The Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) has announced that it is in the process of changing drivers’ license metal discs to plastic discs by the end of June 2022.
In a statement, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development confirmed the ongoing development of introducing new plastic discs saying the old metal disc technology and equipment is now obsolete.
The Ministry urged citizens to have patience as the process is being carried out.
“CVR is in the process of moving from the old metal disc to a new plastic disc. The old metal disc technology and equipment is now absolute.
“The proposed new disc is compliant with the COMESA, EAC and SADC Tripartite region. We urge our valued citizens to bear with us in our transition from the old to the new SADC compliant driver’s license disc. This process is expected to be completed by end of June 2022,” the statement read.
Most of the raw materials, which include metal photo plates, a special dye, a fixer and a developer, are all purchased in the United States.
Meanwhile, the department is currently in the process of producing discs for learners who passed their tests in August 2018 but have not yet attained their metal drivers license discs.
Accessing a metal disc is still a problem at CVR as the old manual machine that is used in the production process only produce 48 driver’s license discs and frequently breaks down.
