Insurance implications of being involved in a car accident during the license renewal grace period.

The Department of Transport is currently reporting a backlog of over 500 000 driving licenses that are in the system for renewal, yet the deadline set of 31 March 2022 for drivers to renew their licenses is unlikely to be changed.

Motorists find themselves in difficult financial circumstances (including a hefty petrol price), and while every effort must be made to keep licenses valid and legal, there have been many obstacles to overcome.