DRIVERS with a provisional licence may face stricter requirements before qualifying for full licences if the Land Transport (Amendment) Act 2025 is passed in Parliament.
Attorney-General Graham Leung introduced the Bill, which proposes changes to how provisional drivers in Fiji transition to full licences.
“By strengthening education, enforcing stricter penalties, and utilising technology, we can further improve road safety in Fiji,” Mr Leung said.
The amendment follows a review of Class 2 provisional licence holders from August 2021 to October 2024, which recorded 49,087 traffic infringements.
While breaches peaked in 2022, they declined in later years, suggesting improved compliance.
However, the study also linked 27 road accidents between 2018 and 2023 to factors such as speeding, driver fatigue, and improper overtaking.
“The Land Transport (Amendment) Bill 2025 seeks to amend the Act to give discretionary powers to the Land Transport Authority (‘Authority’) regarding the issuance of a full licence to assist in fostering a safer driving culture,” the Bill states.
“Currently, Section 57(2) of the Land Transport Act 1998 states a provisional licence holder “shall” be granted a full licence after two years. The proposed amendment replaces “shall” with “may,” giving the LTA discretion to assess whether a driver meets the required standards.”
The Bill is now before Parliament for debate.
