Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2864). The effect of the amendment is to require that applications under regulation 31(1)(a) (applications for manoeuvres tests, large vehicle off road manoeuvres tests, practical tests, and unitary tests:applicants in person) for an appointment to take the practical element of a car driving test are made by the person intending to take the test.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen. Instead, a de minimus assessment has been prepared and has been published, with an Explanatory Memorandum, alongside this instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk.