Section 107: Driving without licence

107. Driving without licence (1) (a) No person shall drive— (i) a public service vehicle, other than a contract car; or (ii) a heavy goods vehicle, on a road, unless he has, on payment of the prescribed fee, obtained a licence from the Authority, or the Commissioner of Police authorised in that behalf by the Authority, to drive the vehicle. (b) No person shall employ, cause or permit any other person, who is not licensed under paragraph (a), to drive a heavy goods vehicle or a public service vehicle on a road. (2) A licence under subsection (1) shall not be issued unless the applicant satisfies the Authority that he— (a) is over the age of 18; (b) is of good character; and (c) fulfils such other conditions as the Authority may specify. (3) A licence granted under subsection (1) may be suspended or revoked by the Authority on the ground that by reason of— (a) his conduct; (b) physical disability; or (c) record of convictions, the holder is not a fit person to hold the licence. (4) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall commit an offence.