"There is only one legal location where a customer can purchase a driver's license, taxi, minibus or any other public service vehicle permit, and that is at an LTA office.”
This was highlighted by LTA Acting CEO Aptinko Vaurasi who says that the warning comes following reports of an increase in persons impersonating LTA officers selling drivers' licenses for a price to a customer.
Vaurasi says that this is a serious crime, involving fraud, and those caught will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
He adds that additionally no one wants to be caught with a fraudulent license or permit as there are stiff penalties for those who are caught.
Vaurasi says they are aware that it takes time to receive a full driver's license.
He says that it is a process designed to protect the applicants when they receive a full license and is designed to make sure that they have all the tools to be a safe driver.
LTA urges the public to contact the Police or FICAC if anyone promises them an LTA license or permit outside of an LTA office.
Vaurasi stressed that the safety of the road depends upon honest aware drivers who fully understand their responsibilities behind the wheel and those who fraudulently obtain their license do not.
