If you’re a Zimbabwean driver who doesn’t have a radio in your vehicle, you can legally avoid paying the US$92 ZBC radio licence fee. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get exempted:
Step 1: Check if your vehicle qualifies
Your vehicle doesn’t have a factory-fitted radio or the radio has been removed
Your vehicle is an older model that never had a radio
Your vehicle is a work or utility vehicle without a radio receiver
Step 2: Fill out the official declaration
The declaration must be signed under oath and in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths
You can find Commissioners of Oaths at police stations, law firms, courts, or post offices
The declaration should state that your vehicle is not equipped with a radio receiver
Step 3: Submit your declaration to ZBC
Once sworn and signed, submit the declaration to ZBC offices or agents
ZBC will issue you with a valid exemption certificate
Step 4: Keep your exemption certificate safe
You’ll need to present the exemption certificate when renewing your vehicle licence or insurance
Keep both a physical copy and a scanned digital copy as backup
Benefits of getting exempted
You can renew your ZINARA licence without paying the US$92 annual ZBC radio licence fee
You can buy or renew your car insurance policy without paying the fee
Consequences of not getting exempted
If you don’t have a valid ZBC radio licence or exemption certificate, you won’t be able to register your car or buy insurance
This could leave your vehicle off the road or get you into trouble for driving unlicensed and uninsured
By following these steps, you can legally avoid paying the US$92 ZBC radio licence fee if your vehicle doesn’t have a radio receiver.
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