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Number Plate Manufacturer’s Licence

Overview

This service is offered to individuals or businesses who want to manufacture or supply motor vehicle number plates.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and residents.

How do I get this service?
  • Download and complete number plate manufacturer/ suppliers' application form . Application forms are also available at the enquiries desk at the Department of Road Transport and Safety across the country.
  • submit the document along with supporting documents at the nearest Department of Road Transport and Safety office .
  • Pay prescribed fees and you will be issued with a licence accordingly.
What supporting documents are required?
  • A copy of valid identity 
  • Copy of certificate of incorporation
  • Copy of shareholder certificate
  • Copy of Trade licence
  • Copy of identity of director(s)
  • Manufacturer's licence (renewal)
How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices around the country.Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices around the country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?
  • Number plate manufacturer (1st year) – BWP2535
  • Renewal – BWP845.00
Meta tags

Transport and Communications 

Keywords

Number plate manufacturers permit/ licence

Ministry submitting this Service

Technical/Engineering Advice

Overview

Provide design standards and manuals guiding the road sector industry through policy formulation (standards) and make inputs to the physical planning with respect to road developments.

Who is eligible?
  • General public
  • Private Sector
  • Government departments
  • Parastatals
How do I get this service?

 Write letter addressed to the Director of Roads detailing the information you request from the Department.

What supporting documents are required?

None.

How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Roads Headquarters , West Gate Mall

Gaborone 

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

There are no costs associated with this service.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications , Technical engineering advice, guiding engineering expert

Ministry submitting this Service

Axle Load Control (Monitoring)

Overview

Weighing of vehicles at weighbridges for vehicles above 3500 kg.

Who is eligible?

All trucks/vehicles above 3500kg.

How do I get this service?
  • Truck enters the weighbridge.
  • Once weighed a certificate is issued.
What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents required.

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

0600hrs – 2200hrs Weighbridge Locations

  • Pioneer
  • Tlokweng
  • Martins Drift
  • Ramokgwebana
  • Kazungula
  • Mamuno

24hrs Weighbridge Locations

  • Dibete
  • Serule
  • Francistown
  • Sehithwa
Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost associated with this service.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, Axle Load, weigh bridge

Keywords

Axle Load Monitoring

Ministry submitting this Service

Axle load control (exemption certification)

Overview

Issuing of certificates for abnormal loads .

Who is eligible?

Transporters with loads that qualify as abnormal.

How do I get this service?
  • Download and complete weighbridge application form. The form is also available at all weighbridges across the country.
  • Submit application form to the nearest Department of Roads Office or weigh bridge depot
  • Pay prescribed fee
  • issuance of permit 
What supporting documents are required?
  • Applicable identity.
  • Details of load and dimensions of the truck 
  • Route clearance report for super loads. 
How long will this service take?

One (1) day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Roads Department Headquarters ,Western Bypass next to Wimpy

Francistown Weighbridge, along Airport road.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

Pay as per the pricing schedule.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, weigh bridge, axle load, abnormal load

Keywords

Axle Load

Weigh Bridge

Ministry submitting this Service

Traffic Data Information

Overview

This service is provided for individuals or businesses who want access to traffic data information.

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and non-citizens
  • Private businesses
  • Parastatals
How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest Department of Roads and submit request to access traffic data information.

What supporting documents are required?

No documents are required for this service.

How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit any of the Department of Roads offices across the country to access the service.

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

There is no cost associated with this service.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications 

Keywords

Traffic data , traffic data surveys

Ministry submitting this Service

Access Control to Road Reserve Space (Wayleave)

Overview

This involves requesting access into the road infrastructure network for the following services;

  • regularisation for existing accesses being upgraded. 
  • routing/locating service infrastructure within the road reserve ( for example ; communication, power, water & sanitation)
  • works within the road reserve (parking facilities, bus stops & advertising space).
Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and non-citizens
  • Local Authorities
  • Government Departments
  • Private Institutions
  • Businesses
How do I get this service?
  • Submit  an application letter and supporting documents to any of the Department of Roads offices across the country. 
  •  Assessment of applicant's drawings versus design specifications to check if they comply with the Botswana Roads Design Manual ( BDRM).
  • The Department will contact the applicant for site inspection with submitted engineering drawings for feasibility.
  • The applicant will be provided with pre-feasibility inspections report.
  • If satisfactory, recommendations are forwarded to the Ministry of Transport and Communications for approval.
  • Once approved by the ministry, pay the prescribed fee.
  • Issuance of permit . 
What supporting documents are required?
  • Proof of use of land for which access is sought.
  • Engineering drawings (A1 size) capturing details of the following;
  • Accesses in close proximity ( road junctions)
  • Drainage facilities in proximity
  • Utilities which will be affected or in close proximity (power lines, fiber optic cables,  underground  water pipes and sewer lines).
  • Cross sectional details of proposed access/service trench.
  • Expected movement into and within the property/reserve.
  • Locality sketch plan detailing exact location of property, showing road from which access is required, that is, major highway or location of infrastructure routing/crossing (in case of services).
How long will this service take?

Thirty (30)  working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit any of the Department of Roads offices across the country to access the service or Department of Roads Headquarters, West Gate mall.

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?
  • Minor access to individual farms & residential plots - BWP100.00 
  • Access to business premises - BWP600.00 
  • Cutting of tarred road surface & thrust boring - BWP1000.00 
  • Utility/service rental on road reserve - BWP0.05/linear meter/year
Meta tags

Transport and Communications , access control to road reserve space , wayleave

Keywords

Wayleave 

Access Control to Road Reserve Space

 

Ministry submitting this Service
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