Ngày 6/2, ông Trần Thiện Trúc – Deputy Director of Long An Department of Transport, announced the completion of driving license issuance for individuals who took the competency test before January 1. This move ends the prolonged backlog caused by a lack of printing materials.
Driving License Issuance Situation in Long An
The annual demand for driving licenses in Long An ranges from 35,000 to 45,000 per year. In 2023, approximately 43,500 licenses were issued. However, in 2024, there has been a sharp increase in the number of new competency test applicants and license renewals. As a result, the Department of Transport approved the printing of nearly 60,000 licenses, representing a 35% increase over the previous year.
Long An no longer owes driving licenses to its residents
The demand for driving license competency tests in 2024 has increased across many localities nationwide.
Solutions to Address the Shortage of Driving Licenses
To address the shortage of driving licenses, early in 2024, the Department of Transport signed a contract with the Vietnam Highway Administration to procure license blanks. By January 10, the unit received all the required license blanks. Individuals who passed the competency test before January 1 have now been issued their licenses and handed over to training centers.
After printing on the blanks, the licenses will be synchronized with the transport ministry’s license management system. When cross-referenced with national population data, the information will be integrated into the VNeID app used by the police.
Causes of the License Backlog
Previously, from May 2024 to August 2024, the Department of Transport owed more than 10,000 driving licenses to residents. Many individuals who passed the competency test could not use their vehicles due to the lack of licenses. The primary cause of this backlog was the shortage of printing supplies, including ink, intermediate film, cleaning cards, blanks, and protective films.
Conclusion
Resolving the driving license backlog in Long An not only meets the essential needs of residents but also demonstrates the efforts of relevant authorities in improving public services. Residents can rest assured that the license issuance process is now stable and efficient.
Stay tuned for updates from the Long An Department of Transport regarding the progress and related policies for driving licenses in the future.
Source: Dan Tri
