Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981
1981/154 · Made 10 February 1981 · Extends to Northern Ireland
10th February 1981 C2
Annotations to the whole text
Modifications
- C1
Order: transfer of functions (8.5.2016) by The Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/76), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 Pt. 2 (with art. 9(2))
- C2
Order applied (23.11.2009) by Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 4), ss. 54(4)(5), 59; S.R. 2009/352, art. 2, Sch.
Contents
- Part I: INTRODUCTORY
- 1Title and commencement
- 2Interpretation
- Part II: GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF VEHICLES
- Requirement to hold licence
- 3Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving licences
- 4Exceptions
- Tests
- 5Tests of competence to drive
- 6The alternative requirements to those in Article 5
- 7Review of conduct of test
- 8Repayment of test fees
- 8AApproved test assistants Not yet in force
- Physical fitness
- 9Requirements as to physical fitness of drivers
- 10Revocation of licence because of disability or prospective disability
- 11Provision of information, etc., relating to disabilities
- 11ADriving after refusal or revocation of licence
- 12Notification of refusal of insurance on grounds of health
- Granting of licences, their form and duration
- 13Grant of licences
- 13AResidence requirement
- 14Form of licence
- 15Duration of licences
- Community Licence Holders
- 15AAuthorisation to drive in Northern Ireland
- 15BInformation about resident Community licence holders
- 15CRevocation of authorisation conferred by Community licence because of disability or prospective disability
- 15DInformation relating to disabilities etc.
- 15EReturn of Community licences delivered to Department
- Appeals
- 16Appeals relating to licences
- Disqualification (otherwise than on conviction)
- 17Disqualification of persons under age
- 18Disqualification to prevent duplication of licences
- Disqualification if disqualified in Great Britain, etc.
- 18ADisqualification while disqualified in Great Britain, Isle of Man, Channel Islands or Gibraltar
- Restrictions affecting certain vehicles and drivers
- 19Speed limit on vehicles required to display or displaying distinguishing mark required on vehicles driven by holders of provisional licences
- 19ARestrictions on newly qualified drivers
- 19BSpeed limit on certain vehicles displaying distinguishing mark referred to in Article 19A(3)(a)
- Miscellaneous
- 19CRegulations
- 19DInterpretation
- 19EProvisions as to Great Britain drivers' licences
- 19FCounterparts issued to Great Britain licence holders
- 19GRevocation of authorisation conferred by Great Britain licence because of disability or prospective disability
- 19HInformation relating to disabilities, etc.
- 19IAccess to driver licensing information
- PART III
- IVGENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
- 31AApproval of design, construction, etc., of motor vehicles
- 31BSupplementary provisions relating to type approval and other certificates
- 31CAppeals
- 31DRegulations
- 31EOffences, etc., relating to type approval
- 31FFailure to hold EC certificate of conformity for unregistered light passenger vehicle or motor cycle Repealed
- 31GLight passenger vehicles or vehicle to which the motorcycle type approval Directive applies not to be sold without EC certificate of conformity Repealed
- Part V: REGULATION OF GOODS VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES, TOGETHER WITH THE DRIVERS OF SUCH VEHICLES, AND CONTROL OF LARGE PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLES
- Certification and regulation of goods vehicles
- 56Limitation of continuous hours of duty of drivers of goods vehicles
- 58Regulations for purposes of Articles 53 to 57
- Licensing and regulation of public service vehicles
- 59Public service vehicle not to ply for hire, etc., unless driver, etc., licensed
- 60Public service vehicle not to ply for hire, etc., unless vehicle licensed
- 61Grant of public service vehicle licences
- 62Public service vehicles not to carry more than the prescribed number of persons.
- 63Limitation of continuous hours of duty of drivers of public service vehicles
- 64Power to stop and examine public service vehicles
- 65Power to make bye-laws regulating public service vehicles within any area
- 66Regulations for purposes of Articles 59 to 65. . .
- 66ACar-sharing arrangements
- Special provisions relating to licensing of drivers of large goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
- 70Licensing of drivers of large goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
- 71Grant of licences: fitness as regards conduct
- 72Conditions of certain licences
- 73Revocation or suspension of licences
- 73ACommunity licence holders: cessation of authorisation, etc.
- 74Disqualification on revocation of licence
- 74ACommunity licences: disqualification etc.
- 75Revoked or suspended licences: surrender, return and endorsement
- 76Appeals to court of summary jurisdiction
- 77Regulations
- 78Interpretation
- 79Provisions as to Great Britain licences
- Taxi drivers' licences
- 79ALicensing of drivers of taxis Repealed
- Chapter: Repayment of fees
- 80Repayment of fees
- Part VI: PROVISIONS RELATING TO APPLICABLE COMMUNITY RULES
- 81Offences against applicable Community rules
- 82Powers of inspection
- 83Regulations for purposes of the applicable Community rules or other relevant Community provisions Repealed
- Part VII: FOREIGN VEHICLES
- 84Power in certain cases to prohibit driving of foreign vehicles
- 85Provisions supplementary to Article 84
- 86Enforcement provisions
- 87Production of certain documents
- 88Application of Articles 86 and 87 of the Order of 1995 to foreign vehicles on harbour land
- 89Interpretation and transitional provisions
- VIIIINSURANCE AGAINST THIRD-PARTY LIABILITIES
- 90Users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against third-party risks
- 91Defence to charge under Article 90
- 91AOffence of keeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements Not yet in force
- 91BExceptions to Article 91A offence Not yet in force
- 91CFixed penalty notices Not yet in force
- 91DArticle 91A offence: supplementary Not yet in force
- 92Requirements in respect of policies
- 93Requirements in respect of securities
- 94Certain conditions in policies or securities to be of no effect
- 95Duty to surrender certificate on cancellation of policy or security
- 96Duty of persons against whom claims are made to give information as to insurance
- 97Requirements as to production of certificate of insurance or of security
- 97ARegulations prohibiting the grant of excise licences unless evidence of insurance or security
- 98Duty of insurers or persons giving security to satisfy judgment against persons insured or secured against third-party risks
- 98AExceptions to Article 98
- 100Bankruptcy, etc., of insured persons not to affect certain claims by third-parties
- 101Meaning of authorised insurer for purposes of this Part
- 102Deposits under this Part
- 102ADisclosure of information Not yet in force
- 102BAssimilated law relating to compulsory insurance
- 103Regulations for purposes of this Part
- s IX - XIPart s IX - XI
- XIIPROVISIONS AS TO ROAD SAFETY
- Driving instructors
- 132Approved driving instructors
- 133Driving instruction for payment to be given only by registered or licenced persons
- 134Exemption of police instructors
- 135Licences to give instruction restricted by Article 133
- 136Surrender of certificates and licences
- 137Production of certificates and licences to constables and authorised persons
- 137AMeaning of motor car
- Part XIII: GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES, ENFORCEMENT, EVIDENCE AND PROCEEDINGS
- Chapter
- Other offences involving want of due care and attention
- 154Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight
- Other offences
- 166Applying for or obtaining driving licence or provisional licence while disqualified Repealed
- 167Driving a motor vehicle, or causing or permitting a person to drive a motor vehicle, while disqualified Repealed
- 168Articles 54 and 57 of the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 not to apply to Articles 166 and 167 Repealed
- 168AApplying for or obtaining a driving licence, or driving, while disqualified
- 171Vehicle causing obstruction
- 172Taking vehicle without owner's consent or other authority
- 172AAggravated vehicle-taking
- 172BAggravated vehicle-taking causing death or grievous bodily injury
- 174False statements in connection with forgery of, and fraudulent use of, documents; issue of false insurance certificate and powers of seizure
- Chapter: Duties on occurrence of accidents and identification of persons
- 175Duties on occurrence of an accident caused by presence of a mechanically propelled vehicle
- 176Duties on occurrence of other accidents
- 177Identification of drivers or owners of, and passengers in, vehicles
- 178Identification of pedal cyclists
- 179Identification of pedestrians
- Enforcement powers and powers of arrest
- 180Enforcement powers of constable
- 180APowers of vehicle examiners
- 180BPower to seize vehicles driven without insurance
- 180CRetention etc. of vehicles seized under Article 180B
- 181Power to arrest persons resident outside United Kingdom
- XIVMISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
- 207Driver of motor vehicle deemed to be servant or agent of owner in civil proceedings
- 208Inquiries and applications
- 211AProspective exercise of powers
- 212Application of Order to hovercraft and trolley vehicles
- 213Application of Order to invalid carriages
- 214Application of Order to the Crown
- 215Application of Order in relation to harbour commissioners
- 217Savings
- 218General provisions as to regulations
- 219Transitional provisions
- PART XV
- Schedule 1STATUTORY PROVISIONS CONFERRING FUNCTIONS ON AUTHORISED OFFICERS
- Schedule 2STATUTORY PROVISIONS RELATING TO VEHICLES AND THEIR DRIVERS
- Schedule 2A: OFFENCE OF KEEPING VEHICLE WHICH DOES NOT MEET INSURANCE REQUIRMENTS: IMMOBILISATION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES Not yet in force
- Part: Immobilisation Not yet in force
- 1Paragraph 1 Not yet in force
- Part: Offences connected with immobilisation Not yet in force
- 2Paragraph 2 Not yet in force
- Part: Removal and disposal of vehicles Not yet in force
- 3Paragraph 3 Not yet in force
- Part: Offences as to securing possession of vehicles Not yet in force
- 4Paragraph 4 Not yet in force
- Part: Disputes Not yet in force
- 5Paragraph 5 Not yet in force
- Part: Authorised persons Not yet in force
- 6Paragraph 6 Not yet in force
- Part: Application of Offenders Order Not yet in force
- 7Paragraph 7 Not yet in force
- Part: Interpretation Not yet in force
- 8Paragraph 8 Not yet in force
- 9Paragraph 9 Not yet in force
- 10Paragraph 10 Not yet in force
- 11Paragraph 11 Not yet in force
- Schedule Schedule 3 rep. by 1995 NI 18
- Schedule Schedule 4 rep. by 1996 NI 10
- Schedule 5: PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- Schedule 6: SAVINGS
- Saving for certain provisions about minimum ages for driving
- 1Paragraph 1
- Saving in relation to certain motor cars for holders of driving licences and similar persons
- 2Paragraph 2
- Saving in relation to certain goods vehicles for holders of driving licences and similar persons
- 3Paragraph 3
- Other savings
- Paragraph
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- Schedule Schedule 7—Amendments.
- Schedule Schedule 8—Repeals