Driving licence in Azerbaijan

Driving licence in Azerbaijan is a document affirming the right to oversee the pertinent categories of vehicles within the domain of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It is given to people who have come to the required minimum age, who have appropriate health condition, who know the rules of the road of the Azerbaijan Republic. This right can be restricted in case of termination of the driving license, breaking of traffic rules, the detection of illness or physical defects. [1][2]

Driving licence (reverse side). Before 2013


Driving licence (front side). After 2013
Driving licence (reverse side). After 2013
Driving licence (front side). Before 2013

Content

Irrespective of the type, on each driving license, there is distinctive mark of Azerbaijan Republic in international traffic - "AZ" and the following numbered data:

  • Surname of the bearer
  • Name and patronymic of the bearer;
  • Date and place of birth of the bearer;
  • Place of residence of the bearer;
  • Name of the issuing body;
  • Date and place of issue;
  • Expiry date of the license;
  • License number;
  • Official’s signature, stamp or seal of the issuing body;
  • Blood group and signature of the bearer;
  • Special remarks

Minimum age

Depending on the type of vehicle the right for driving vehicles on Azerbaijani roads is allowed to:

Type of vehicle Age
bicycle 14 years old
moped and motorcycle 16 years old
car, not more than 8 seats 18 years old
car, with more than 8 seats (for military personnel) 19 years old
tram 20 years
trolley bus 21 years old
car, more than 8 seats 21 years old

Driving licence categories

Since 2013[3] there are 7 categories that require a driving licence:

  • A: any type of motorbike
  • B: motorised vehicle under 3.5 tons (optionally with light trailer)
  • C: motorised vehicle over 3.5 tons (optionally with light trailer, up to 750 kg)
  • D: bus (has more than 8 passenger seats) (optionally with light trailer, up to 750 kg)
  • BE: motorised vehicle under 3.5 tons with heavy trailer
  • CE: motorised vehicle over 3.5 tons with heavy trailer
  • DE: bus with heavy trailer

The legal driving age within the Azerbaijan republic is 14 years for a bicycle or a cart, 16 for A1 category vehicles, 18 for A, B & C categories, 19 for BE category, 21 for CE and D categories and 24 for DE category. Military servants may get the right to drive “CE”, “D” and “DE” category vehicles from the age of 19 as specified by the legislation.

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References
  1. "Driving license". dyp.gov.az. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
  2. "A driver's documents". dyp.gov.az. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
  3. "Azərbaycanın yeni sürücülük vəsiqələrini tanıyın - FOTO". Milli.Az (in Azerbaijani). 2013-04-19. Retrieved 2019-02-07.

State Traffic Police Department of the Republic of Azerbaijan


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