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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations.)

The Road Traffic (New Drivers) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 introduced a probationary period of 2 years for newly qualified drivers. If, during that period, certain offences are committed, the Department shall revoke the driver’s licence or test certificate and a new licence shall not be granted until a relevant driving test is passed.

These Regulations amend regulation 31 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 so as to disapply any exemption from the requirement to pass the theory test until such a driving test is passed.