Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2864).

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 Secretary of State may serve a notice under section 94(5)(c) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 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 Secretary of State when serving the notice (regulation 4). They also specify by whom the tests may be conducted (regulation 6(2)).

Regulations 5 and 6(1) delete words inserted in error in regulations 23(1)(d) and 24(1)(c) of the 1999 Regulations (which concern persons by whom tests of fire brigade members may be conducted).