The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has announced a new tariff structure for five-year driver’s licenses, set to take effect on Monday, September 2, 2024.

According to SLRSA the decision to increase the tariffs comes as part of SLRSA’s ongoing commitment to maintaining road safety and delivering quality services amid rising operational costs driven by global inflation.

In a statement, the SLRSA highlighted that the new tariff rates have been carefully calibrated to address the significant increase in operational expenses due to global economic conditions.

The adjustment is seen as a necessary step to ensure the sustainability of SLRSA’s operations and the continued provision of high-quality road transport services in Sierra Leone.

The revised tariffs, which apply to different categories of driver’s licenses, reflect the need for adequate funding to maintain and enhance road safety standards across the country. The new costs for the various license categories are as follows:

Motorbike Riders License (LA): Le 560

Tricycle License (A): Le 560

Motorbikes and Tricycle (AA+): Le 560

Cars, Jeeps, Vans (B): Le 1,100

Trucks (C): Le 1,150

Excavators, Earth-Moving Equipment (D): Le 1,200

Motorbike, Cars, Jeeps (AB): Le 1,450

Cars, Jeeps, Trucks (BC): Le 1,500

Trucks and Earth-Moving Equipment (CD): Le 1,550

Motorbikes, Cars, Jeeps, Trucks (ABC): Le 1,600

Jeeps, Trucks, Earth-Moving Equipment (BCD): Le 1,650

All Categories (ABC+): Le 1,700

SLRSA assures the public that it will facilitate a smooth transition to the new tariffs, providing adequate notice and support to ensure compliance by all driver’s license holders.

The organization remains committed to enhancing road safety measures and maintaining the highest standards of service for all road users in Sierra Leone.

For more information or inquiries, the public is encouraged to contact the SLRSA Public Relations Unit at 076858635, 080244244, or 075197896.