Is the Licensing Authority (Licensing Bureau) permitted to delay the renewal of a driving license for a person who has a pending fine?

1. The Licensing Bureau is only permitted to delay renewal if the fine was accompanied by the issuance of demerit points, based on the traffic point system.
2. Yes. It is permitted to delay renewal due to fines imposed by any governmental body.
3. No. The Licensing Bureau is not permitted to delay license renewal without the consent of the driving license holder.
4. Correct answer: Yes, but only if the fine was imposed due to a traffic offense.

WhyThe Authority may delay renewing a license if a fine for a traffic offence is unpaid. Not for fines from other agencies.