Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (S.R. 1996 No. 542).

Where an application has been made for a full driving licence following the revocation of such a licence, or the refusal of its renewal, on medical grounds, the Department may serve a notice under Article 11(5)(c) of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 requiring the applicant to take a driving test to assist in determining whether he is fit to regain his licence. The Regulations provide that a provisional licence granted for this purpose may only be used during such period up to and including the taking of a test as is specified by the Department when serving the notice (regulation 3).

The Regulations also specify by whom the tests may be conducted (regulation 4(3)).