Regulation 2 Amendment of the Motor Vehicles (Specified Restrictions) Regulations

The Motor Vehicles (Specified Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998^f1 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (5).

In regulation 2 (restrictions on drivers) for “Article 19A(1) and (3)” substitute “Article 19AB(3)”.

In regulation 3 (distinguishing mark) for “Article 19A(5)(a)” substitute “Article 19AB(5)(a)”.

For regulation 4 (non-application of Article 19A of the 1981 Order) substitute—

“Non-application of Article 19AB(5) of the 1981 Order

4.

(1)

Article 19AB(5) of the 1981 Order does not apply to—

(a)

any person while driving a motor vehicle the maximum speed of which is restricted by the Motor Vehicles (Speed Limits) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1989^f2to 45 miles per hour or less; or

(b)

the holder of a driving licence granted under the 1981 Order by reason of a test of competence passed by him at a time when he held a licence or permit which, by virtue of an order made under the Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Act 1952^f3, entitled him to drive motor vehicles in Northern Ireland.

(2)

Article 19AB(5)(a) of the 1981 Order does not apply to—

(a)

any member of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of His Majesty, while in uniform and driving a motor vehicle which is the property of the Crown; or

(b)

any member of the Police Service for Northern Ireland while driving a motor vehicle which is being used for police purposes.”.

For the Schedule (diagram of distinguishing mark to be displayed) substitute the Schedule set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.