The Mossel Bay Municipality Traffic Department offers a range of licensing and law enforcement services for local residents, including motor vehicle registration and driving licence services. These are provided on behalf of the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works, with operating hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:00. Applicants are required to bring valid identification (SA ID, passport, or traffic registration certificate) and proof of address dated within the last three months. Accepted documents for address verification include recent utility bills, bank statements, lease agreements, or valid tax returns.[7]
The main contact number for general enquiries or to obtain a payment reference number from the Traffic Department Administration Section is 044 606 5210. For vehicle registration specifically, call 044 606 5000 and ask for extension 6304. For driving licence services, use the same main number and ask for extension 6342.[7]
The Mossel Bay Provincial Traffic Office is located at the corner of Louis Fourie and Essenhout, Heiderand, Mossel Bay. The office’s chief provincial inspector is Reinet Sarikakis. The contact details for the provincial office are:
- Street Address: c/o Louis Fourie & Essenhout, Heiderand, Mossel Bay
- Postal Address: Private Bag X6, Mossel Bay, 6500
- Telephone: 044 693 4545
- Email: Reinet.Srikakis@westerncape.gov.za
For municipal queries related to traffic, law enforcement, roads, and transport, contact the Mossel Bay Municipality’s main switchboard at 044 606 5000 or visit the municipal offices at 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay.[1][8]
External service providers like Vehicle License Solutions also offer assistance with traffic department documentation and processes in Mossel Bay and surrounding areas.[2]