Licences of driving instructors

In order to be in charge of teaching of driving cars and motorcycles, an application must be made for a driving instructor's licence to work for the district commissioner in the district where the applicant lives.

The licence is valid for five years, but not longer than the time when the applicant holds a driving licence.

Conditions

• Being 21 years old.

• Having driven a motor vehicle on a regular basis during the last three years.

• To have passed a special examination for driving instructors after completing a driving instructor's programme.

A person may be refused a licence to practise driving instruction if he has been convicted in a criminal case of an offence relating to deprivation of licence.

Attachment data

• Diplomas

• Medical certificate

• Criminal record, retrievable

Cost

For operating licences, ISK 3,000 must be paid.

A new driving licence costs 8,600 ISK for under 65 years of age and 1,800 ISK for 65 years of age and older.

Please read more about the authorisation in Chapter VIII of

Renewal of licence

The licence of a driving instructor must be renewed every 5 years.

Conditions

• That the person in question still meets the conditions for the issue of an operating licence

• That during the licence period the person concerned has attended refresher training courses and been taught driving according to the confirmation of the Icelandic Transport Agency

Attachment data

• Medical certificate

• Confirmation by the Icelandic Transportation Authority on driving instruction

• Criminal record, retrievable

Cost

For renewal of the operating licence, ISK 3,000 must be paid.

A new driving licence costs 8,000 ISK for under 65 years of age and 1,650 ISK for 65 years of age and older.