Govt Sets Record Straight On Class 2 And Class 4 Drivers’ Licence Confusion

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media that holders of Class 2 drivers’ licences can no longer drive light motor vehicles.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the Ministry said the Government has not announced any changes to the current driver’s licence classes and urged motorists not to panic.

The response follows complaints by Zimbabweans on social media that some traffic police officers were allegedly arresting and fining motorists driving light motor vehicles on Class 2 licences, demanding that they produce Class 4 licences.

“The Government has not announced any changes to the current driver’s licence classes,” the Ministry said. “Don’t let unverified claims cause panic. The Government has NOT announced any changes to the current driver’s licence classes — a Class 2 licence holder can still legally drive Class 4 vehicles.”

In Zimbabwe, licence classes are structured by vehicle weight. Class 2 covers heavy vehicles such as trucks and lorries, while Class 4 covers light motor vehicles.

Under the current system, a higher class covers lower classes, meaning a Class 2 holder is legally allowed to drive Class 4 vehicles.

The Ministry urged members of the public not to rely on unverified social media claims regarding Government policy.

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