Section 71A The specified agreement on driving disqualificationsF1
In this Chapter, “the specified agreement on driving disqualifications” means the agreement specified from time to time by the Secretary of State by regulations for the purposes of this Chapter.
The Secretary of State may only specify an agreement made—
between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, and
for the purpose of giving effect in one of those States to disqualification from driving imposed in the other on conviction for an offence.
In this section, “disqualification from driving” means disqualification from holding or obtaining a licence to drive a motor vehicle.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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S. 71A inserted (23.2.2017 for specified purposes and otherwise with effect from 1.8.2017 in accordance with S.I. 2017/189, art. 3 and London Gazette notice dated 1.8.2017 (Issue 62012 page 14601)) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 31(5), 95(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 27); S.I. 2017/189, arts. 2, 3
Notes on Part 3
Modifications
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Pt. 3: transfer of functions (8.5.2016) by The Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/76), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 Pt. 2 (with art. 9(2))
Notes on Chapter 1
Textual amendments
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Pt. 3 Ch. 1 heading substituted (with effect from 1.8.2017 in accordance with S.I. 2017/189, art. 3 and London Gazette notice dated 1.8.2017 (Issue 62012 page 14601)) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), ss. 31(2), 95(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 27); S.I. 2017/189, art. 3