Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations increase some of the fees payable under the Motor Vehicle (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999.
Regulation 4 amends the fees payable upon application for a practical or a unitary driving test where the application is made on or after the coming into force of these Regulations. The following tables show the new fees with the percentage increase in brackets. The fees were last increased on 14th November 2002.
ORDINARY TESTS
| Type of vehicle | Test commenced during normal hours | Test commenced at any other time |
|---|---|---|
| Motor bicycles and mopeds | £51.00 (6.3%) | £60.00 (5.3%) |
| Motor cars, tractors and other minor categories | £42.00 (7.7%) | £51.00 (6.3%) |
| Lorries, buses and vehicle-plus-trailer combinations | £80.00 (5.3%) | £98.00 (4.3%) |
EXTENDED TESTS
| Type of vehicle | Test commenced during normal hours | Test commenced at any other time |
|---|---|---|
| Motor bicycles and mopeds | £102.00 (6.3%) | £120.00 (5.3%) |
| Motor cars, tractors and other minor categories | £84.00 (7.7%) | £102.00 (6.3%) |
Regulation 3 changes the times that represent “normal hours” for commencing a practical or unitary driving test.
These Regulations are made in conjunction with the Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) (Amendment) Regulations 2004. A combined full regulatory impact assessment of the effect that these amendments will have on the costs of business is available from the Driving Standards Agency, Stanley House, Talbot Street, Nottingham NG1 5GU.