WHEREAS, the prevailing causes of traffic accident against human life and property mainly arises due to the deficiency in the procedure of issuance of driving license and it is found necessary to bring about qualified drivers by averting the existing situation;

WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to create a uniform, standard and effective system for the issuance of qualification certification of driving license at national level;

WHEREAS, it has been found necessary to amend the requirements to be fulfilled to obtain driver`s qualification license to reduce traffic accident that occur due to lack of experience and competence in driving;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia it is hereby proclaimed as follows