Local media sources reported that the replacement of the old paper driving license with new a magnetic one is going to be free of charge. However, citizens were surprised and angered when the employee in the Licensing Department asked them to pay some fees for the replacement.

Palestine Economy Portal

Translated by: Tamara Barakat

The Palestinian Ministry of Transportation said that the cost of replacing a valid or damaged paper driving license with a new magnetic one is thirty-two NIS; thirty of which go into the Treasury, and two of which go to the bank.

Ayman Shqair, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Transportation, explained that this cost is demanded per the “Damaged License Replacement” application. And so, the license holder can choose whether to replace the license and pay the fees, or to wait until the license expires and automatically renew it and pay the regular renewal fees.

He also confirmed to the Palestine Economy Portal that the new “magnetic” driver’s licenses have been agreed on and acknowledged by the Israeli side.

Local media sources reported that the replacement of the old paper driving license with new a magnetic one is going to be free of charge. However, citizens were surprised and angered when the employee in the Licensing Department asked them to pay some fees for the replacement.

Shqair also said that the Governorate Directories in Bethlehem, Jenin, Nablus, Jericho, Tulkarem, and Hebron started issuing the magnetic cards, and that the rest of the Governorates will do so as well by the beginning of the upcoming year.

(Palestine Economy Portal)