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Tunisian federation calls for freeze on 200-dinar licence fee

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The Tunisian Federation of Artisans and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises is calling for the temporary suspension of the 200 dinars charged for driving licence tests. It is seeking publication of the regulations justifying the fees and verification of their legal basis, according to its statement to the Tunisian authorities.

The Tunisian Federation of Artisans and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises is calling for the temporary suspension of the 200 dinars charged for driving licence tests while their legal basis is checked, reports Businessnews.

The request comes amid controversy over driving school fees. Candidates already pay several hundred or even several thousand dinars, depending on the number of training hours and any failed attempts, but the official nature of the 200-dinar test fee remains disputed, according to Businessnews.

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