1999 No. 2864

ROAD TRAFFIC

The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999

Made19th October 1999

Laid before Parliament21st October 1999

Coming into force12th November 1999

The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, in exercise of the powers conferred by the following sections of the Road Traffic Act 1988F1, namely sections 88(5) and (6)F2, 89(1A), (2A), (3), (4), (5), (5A), (6), (7), (9) and (10)F3, 89A(3) and (5)F4, 91, 92(2) and (4)F5, 94(4) and (5)F6, 97(1), (1A), (3), (3A), (3B) and (4)F7, 98(2) and (4)F8, 99(1) and (1A)F9, 99A(3), (4) and (6)F10, 101(2) and (3), 105(1), (2), (3) and (4)F11, 108(1)F12, 114(1)F13, 115(1) and (3)F14, 115A(1)F15, 117(2A)F16, 118(4), 120, 121F17, 122F18, 164(2)F19, 183(6)F20 and 192(1)F21, after consulting with representative organisations in accordance with section 195(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and, in the case of regulations 14, 30 and 35, with the approval of the TreasuryF22, hereby makes the following Regulations:

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

1988 c. 52. Relevant amendments are referred to where appropriate below. Amending statutes and instruments are referred to in the footnotes to these Regulations in the following manner: “the 1989 Act" means the Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22); “the 1990 Regulations" means the Driving Licences (Community Driving Licence) Regulations 1990 (S.I. 1990/144), “the 1991 Act" means the Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40), “the 1996 Regulations" means the Driving Licences (Community Driving Licence) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1974) and “the 1998 Regulations" means the Driving Licences (Community Driving Licence) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998/1420).

Subsection (6) was amended by the 1990 Regulations.

Subsection (1A) was inserted by the 1996 Regulations, subsections (2A) and (5A) were inserted by the 1989 Act, section 6; subsection (3) was amended by the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 63; subsection (4) was amended by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 8 and by the 1996 Regulations; subsection (7) was amended and subsections (9) and (10) were substituted by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 8 and subsections (7), (9) and (10) were amended by the 1996 Regulations. Subsection (4)(b) is to be read with the Department of Transport (Fees) Order 1988 (S.I. 1988/643), as amended by S.I. 1991/811, 1993/1601, 1995/1684 and 1996/1929, the relevant entries being items 5, 5A and 6 in Schedule 1, Table III.

Section 89A was inserted by the 1989 Act, section 4(4).

Subsection (2) was amended by the 1996 Regulations.

Subsections (4) and (5) were amended by the 1989 Act, section 5(7) and (8).

Subsections (1) and (3) were amended by the 1989 Act, section 6(2) and Schedule 6 and by the 1996 and 1998 Regulations, subsection (1A) was inserted by the 1998 Regulations; subsections (3A) and (3B) were inserted by the 1989 Act, section 6(2) and subsection (3A) was amended by the 1996 and 1998 Regulations; subsection (4) was amended by the 1996 and 1998 Regulations; subsection (4) was amended by the 1998 Regulations.

Subsections (2) and (4) were amended by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 11. Subsection (2) was amended by the 1990 Regulations.

Subsection (1) was amended by Schedule 3, paragraph 12, of the 1989 Act; subsection (1A) was inserted by section 2(2) of that Act.

F10

Section 99A was inserted by the 1996 Regulations; subsection (4) was amended by the 1998 Regulations.

F11

Subsection (2) was amended by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 14 and by the 1990, 1996 and 1998 Regulations; subsection (4) was amended by the 1996 Regulations.

F12

See the definitions of “prescribed" and “regulations".

F13

Sections 114, 115, 116 and 117 to 122 (Part IV of the Act) were substituted by the 1989 Act, section 2(1) and Schedule 2, Section 114(1) was amended by the 1996 Regulations.

F14

Subsection (3) was amended by the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 64 and the 1996 Regulations.

F15

Section 115A was inserted by the 1996 Regulations.

F16

Subsection (2A) was inserted by the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 65.

F17

See the definition of “prescribed".

F18

Amended by the 1990 Regulations.

F19

Amended by the 1991 Act, Schedule 4, paragraph 68.

F20

Inserted by the 1989 Act, Schedule 3, paragraph 23.

F21

See the definition of “prescribed".

F22

See section 105(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

PART I PRELIMINARY

Citation and commencement1

These Regulations may be cited as the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 and shall come into force on 12th November 1999.

Revocation and saving2

1

The regulations specified in Schedule 1 are hereby revoked.

2

Subject to otherwise herein provided, and without prejudice to the operation of sections 16 and 17 of the Interpretation Act 1978 F23, the revocation of those regulations shall not affect the validity of any application or appointment made, notice or approval given, licence, certificate or other document granted or issued or other thing done thereunder and any reference in such application, appointment, notice, approval, licence, certificate or other document or thing to a provision of any regulation hereby revoked, whether specifically or by means of a general description, shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as a reference to the corresponding provision of these Regulations.

Interpretation3

1

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings—

“1981 Act" means the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 F24;
“1985 Act" means the Transport Act 1985 F25;
F374“A1 motorcycle” means a motor bicycle with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125 cubic centimetres, of a power not exceeding 11 kilowatts and with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kilowatts per kilogram;
“A1 motor tricycle” means a motor tricycle with a power not exceeding 15 kilowatts;
“A2 motorcycle” means a motor bicycle of a power not exceeding 35 kilowatts, with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kilowatts per kilogram and not being derived from a vehicle of more than double its power;
“A3 motorcycle” means a motor bicycle—
1. a
  of a power exceeding 35 kilowatts or with a power to weight ratio exceeding 0.2 kilowatts per kilogram; or
2. b
  of a power not exceeding 35 kilowatts with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kilowatts per kilogram and derived from a vehicle of more than double its power;
“A3 motor tricycle” means a motor tricycle with a power exceeding 15 kilowatts;
F189“abridged standard test of driving theory” means the test described in regulation 40B(1A);
“ambulance" means a motor vehicle which—
1. a
  is constructed or adapted for, and used for no other purpose than, the carriage of sick, injured or disabled people to or from welfare centres or places where medical or dental treatment is given, and
2. b
  is readily identifiable as such a vehicle by being marked “Ambulance" on both sides;
“appropriate driving test" and “extended driving test" have the same meanings respectively as in section 36 of the Offenders Act F26;
F365“category P vehicle” means a motor vehicle with fewer than four wheels with a maximum design speed exceeding 45 kilometres per hour but not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour and which, if propelled by an internal combustion engine, has a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimetres;
“category Q vehicle” means a motor vehicle with less than four wheels which—
1. a
  if propelled by an internal combustion engine, has a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimetres and, if not equipped with pedals by means of which the vehicle is capable of being propelled, has a maximum design speed not exceeding 25 kilometres per hour; and
2. b
  if propelled other than by an internal combustion engine, has a maximum design speed not exceeding 25 kilometres per hour;
F111“certified direct access instructor” has the meaning given by regulation 64(2);
“Construction and Use Regulations" means the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 F27;
“controlled by a pedestrian" in relation to a vehicle means that the vehicle either—
1. a
  is constructed or adapted for use under such control; or
2. b
  is constructed or adapted for use either under such control or under the control of a person carried on it but is not for the time being in use under, or proceeding under, the control of a person carried on it;
F328“deductible period” means—
1. a
  any period during which a person is disqualified under section 34 or 35 of the Offenders Act;
2. b
  in a case where a person is or has been disqualified under section 36 of the Offenders Act, the period beginning on the date of the court order under subsection (1) of that section and ending on the date when the disqualification is deemed by virtue of that section to have expired;
3. c
  in a case where a person’s licence or test pass certificate has been revoked by the Secretary of State under section 3 of, or Schedule 1 to, the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995, the period beginning on the date of the notice of revocation under that Act and ending on the date when the person whose certificate or licence, as appropriate, has been revoked passes the relevant driving test within the meaning of that Act; and
4. d
  any period during which a person’s licence has ceased to be in force;
F215“disability assessment test” means a test of competence to drive for which a person is required, by notice under section 94(5)(c) of the Traffic Act, to submit himself; and “disability assessment licence” means a provisional licence granted to enable him to drive a motor vehicle for the purposes of preparing for, and taking, such a test
“dual purpose vehicle" means a motor vehicle which is constructed or adapted both to carry or haul goods and to carry more than eight persons in addition to the driver;
“exempted goods vehicle" and “exempted military vehicle" have the meanings respectively given in regulation 51;
“extended driving test" means a test of a kind prescribed by regulation 41;
F492“fire engine” means a category C motor vehicle that is being used—
1. a
  in England or Wales, by a fire and rescue authority (as determined under section 1 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004); or
2. b
  in Scotland, by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (as established under section 1A of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005F106);
“full", in relation to a licence of any nature, means a licence granted otherwise than as a provisional licence;
“Group 1 licence" and “Group 2 licence" have the meanings respectively given in regulation 70;
F179“IBC” means an intermediate bulk container, being one single sealed container—
1. a
  made of plastic or metal;
2. b
  designed for the storage and transport of fluids;
3. c
  with a capacity of 1,000 litres;
4. d
  having its capacity clearly marked on its exterior; and
5. e
  filled to capacity with water;
“incomplete large vehicle" means—
1. a
  an incomplete motor vehicle, typically consisting of a chassis and a complete or incomplete cab, which is capable of becoming, on the completion of its construction, a medium-sized or large goods vehicle or a passenger-carrying vehicle, or
2. b
  a vehicle which would be an articulated goods vehicle but for the absence of a fifth-wheel coupling,
and which is not drawing a trailer;
F372...
F193“large vehicle test of driving theory” means the test of driving theory described in regulation 40B(2);
F193“large vehicle test of hazard perception” means the test of hazard perception described in regulation 40B(4);
F193“large vehicle theory test pass certificate” means a certificate in the form specified in regulation 47B(1);
“LGV trainee driver’s licence" has the meaning given in regulation 54;
F126“manoeuvres test” means a test consisting of the activities and manoeuvres specified in Schedule 8A and includes such a test conducted as part of an extended driving test;
“maximum authorised mass"—
1. a
  in relation to a goods vehicle, has the same meaning as “permissible maximum weight" in section 108(1) of the Traffic Act,
2. b
  in relation to an incomplete large vehicle, means its working weight, and
3. c
  in relation to any other motor vehicle or trailer, has the same meaning as “maximum gross weight" in regulation 3(2) of the Construction and Use Regulations;
“maximum speed" means the speed which the vehicle is incapable, by reason of its construction, of exceeding on the level under its own power when fully laden;
F252“maximum net power output”, in relation to an engine, means the maximum net power output measured under full engine load
“mobile project vehicle" means a vehicle which has a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes, is constructed or adapted to carry not more than eight persons in addition to the driver and carries principally goods or burden consisting of—
1. a
  play or educational equipment and articles required in connection with the use of such equipment, or
2. b
  articles required for the purposes of display or of an exhibition,
and the primary purpose of which is use as a recreational, educational or instructional facility when stationary;
F326“module 1 pass certificate” means a certificate relating to the passing of a manoeuvres test in the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 10D;
“module 1 statement of failure” means a statement in the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 10D regarding the failing of a manoeuvres test;
F302“motor tricycle” means a motor vehicle with three symmetrically arranged wheels which has a maximum design speed of more than 45 kilometres per hour and, if fitted with an internal combustion engine, has an engine capacity of more than 50 cubic centimetres;
“Northern Ireland test" means a test of competence to drive conducted under the law of Northern Ireland;
“Offenders Act" means the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 F28;
“passenger-carrying vehicle recovery vehicle" means a vehicle (other than an articulated goods vehicle combination as defined in section 108(1) of the Traffic Act) which—
1. a
  has an unladen weight not exceeding 10.2 tonnes,
2. b
  is being operated by the holder of a PSV operator’s licence, and
3. c
  is being used for the purpose of—
  1. i
    proceeding to, or returning from, a place where assistance is to be, or has been, given to a damaged or disabled passenger-carrying vehicle; or
  2. ii
    giving assistance to or moving a disabled passenger-carrying vehicle or moving a damaged vehicle;
“penalty points" means penalty points attributed to an offence under section 28 of the Offenders Act;
“power to weight ratio", in relation to a motor bicycle, means the ratio of the maximum net power output of the engine of the vehicle to its weight (including the weight of any side-car) with—
1. a
  a full supply of fuel in the tank,
2. b
  an adequate supply of other liquids needed for its propulsion, and
3. c
  no load other than its normal equipment, including loose tools;
(a)
“practical test" means a practical test of driving skills and behaviour or, where a test is by virtue of these Regulations required to be conducted in two F314or three parts, F173the part of it consisting of that test; and the term—
1. (a)
  includes such a test conducted as part of an extended driving test; and
1. (b)
  excludes the manoeuvres test
“propelled by electrical power", in relation to a motor vehicle, means deriving motive power solely from an electrical storage battery carried on the vehicle and having no connection to any other source of power when the vehicle is in motion;
“PSV operator’s licence" has the meaning given by section 82(1) of the 1981 Act;
F477“standard access period” means the period of two years commencing on the date, before 19th January 2013, when a person passed a test for a licence authorising the driving of standard motor bicycles of any class, other than motor bicycles with an engine the maximum net power output of which is 11 kilowatts or less, but disregarding any deductible period, or part thereof, which subsists in relation to that person on or after the date on which the test was passed;
F90“standard motor bicycle” means—
1. a
  in the case of a motor bicycle without a side-car, a motor bicycle the engine of which has a maximum net power output not exceeding 25 kilowatts and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kilowatts per kilogram, or
2. b
  in the case of a motor bicycle and side-car combination, a combination having a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kilowatts per kilogram;
F532“standard test of driving theory” means the test described in regulation 40B(1);
F532“standard test of hazard perception” means the test described in regulation 40B(3);
F532“standard theory test pass certificate” means a certificate in the form specified in regulation 47(2)(a); and
“test" means any test of competence to drive conducted pursuant to section 89 of the Traffic Act including an extended driving test;
“test pass certificate" means a certificate in the form specified in regulation 48(1)(a);
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“Traffic Act" means the Road Traffic Act 1988;
F424“traffic commissioner” means a commissioner appointed under section 4 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981;
F509“training load” means a load consisting of—
1. a
  an IBC; or
2. b
  training load packages that are all marked with the same nominal quantity by weight;
“training load package” means a product packaged in a transparent sealed bag so that the combination of the product and the individual bag in which it is packed is either or both of the following—
1. a
  a “package” to which the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006 “the 2006 Regulations” or the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 “the 2011 Regulations” apply, F503where—
  1. i
    F522it is marked in accordance with the requirements of regulation 5(1) of the 2006 Regulations or the 2011 Regulations as the case may be;
  2. ii
    F340it is marked with its nominal quantity by weight in accordance with regulation 8 of the 2006 Regulations or the 2011 Regulations as the case may be; and
  3. iii
    that nominal quantity by weight so marked on the package is no less than 10kg; or
2. b
  a “prepackage” to which Council Directive 76/211/EEC applies, F61where—
  1. i
    F317it is marked in accordance with points 3.1 and 3.2 of Annex I to that Directive; and
  2. ii
    the nominal quantity by weight so marked on the prepackage is no less than 10kg;
“unitary test" means a test which, by virtue of these Regulations, is to consist of a single test of both practical driving skills and behaviour and knowledge of the Highway Code and other matters and includes such a test conducted as an extended driving test;
“unladen weight" has the same meaning as in regulation 3(2) of the Construction and Use Regulations and, in the case of a road roller, includes the weight of any object for the time being attached to the vehicle, being an object specially designed to be so attached for the purpose of temporarily increasing the vehicle’s weight;
“vehicle with automatic transmission" means a class of vehicle in which either—
1. a
  the driver is not provided with any means whereby he may vary the gear ratio between the engine and the road wheels independently of the accelerator and the brakes, or
2. b
  he is provided with such means but they do not include a clutch pedal or lever which he may operate manually,
(and accordingly a vehicle with manual transmission is any other class of vehicle);
“working weight" means the weight of a vehicle in working condition on a road but exclusive of the weight of any liquid coolant and fuel used for its propulsion.

2

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

a

a reference to a licence being in force is a reference to it being in force in accordance with section 99 of the Traffic Act, save that for the purpose of these Regulations a licence shall remain in force notwithstanding that it is—

i

surrendered to the Secretary of State or is revoked otherwise than by notice under section 93(1) or (2) of the Traffic Act (revocation because of disability or prospective disability), or

ii

treated as revoked by virtue of section 37(1) of the Offenders Act, and

b

a reference to the expiry of a licence is a reference to the time at which it ceases to be so in force (and “expired" shall be construed accordingly).

3

Except where otherwise expressly provided, any reference in these Regulations to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation or Schedule bearing that number in these Regulations, and any reference to a numbered paragraph (otherwise than as part of a reference to a numbered regulation) is a reference to the paragraph bearing that number in the regulation or Schedule in which the reference occurs.

4

Where a statement or certificate (but not a distinguishing mark specified in regulation 16) is required under these Regulations to be in a form prescribed herein, the reference is to a certificate or statement in that form (or as nearly in that form as circumstances permit), adapted to the circumstances of the case and duly completed and signed where required.

5

For the purposes of section 97(3)(d) of the Traffic Act and these Regulations the date of first use of a motor bicycle means—

a

except in a case to which paragraph (b) applies, the date on which it was first registered under the Roads Act 1920, the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1949 F29, the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1962 F30 or the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971 F31;

b

in the case of a motor bicycle which was used in any of the following circumstances before the date on which it was first registered, namely:—

i

where the bicycle was used under a trade licence as defined in section 16 of the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971, otherwise than for the purposes of demonstration or testing or of being delivered from premises of the manufacturer by whom it was made, or of a distributor of vehicles or dealer in vehicles to premises of a distributor of vehicles, dealer in vehicles or purchaser thereof, or to premises of a person obtaining possession thereof under a hiring agreement or hire purchase agreement,

ii

where the bicycle belonged to the Crown and is or was used or appropriated for use for naval, military or air force purposes,

iii

where the bicycle belonged to a visiting force or a headquarters or defence organisation to which the Visiting Forces and International Headquarters (Application of Law) Order 1965 F32 applied,

iv

where the bicycle had been used on roads outside Great Britain and was imported into Great Britain, or

v

where the bicycle had been used otherwise than on roads after being sold or supplied by retail and before being registered,

the date of manufacture of the bicycle.

6

In paragraph (5)(b)(v) “sold or supplied by retail" means sold or supplied otherwise than to a person acquiring solely for the purpose of re-sale or re-supply for a valuable consideration.

F231Meaning of “theory test”3A

1

In these Regulations, “theory test” means—

a

where a test is to be conducted, by virtue of regulation 40(2), in two parts, the part, described in regulation 40(2)(a), which consists of the standard test of driving theory and the standard test of hazard perception; F413...

F99aa

where a test is to be conducted, by virtue of regulation 40(1A), in three parts, the part, described in regulation 40(1A)(a), which consists of the standard test of driving theory and the standard test of hazard perception; F158...

F164ab

the part of a test which consists of the abridged standard test of driving theory and the standard test of hazard perception where the test is to be conducted in—

i

three parts by virtue of regulation 40(2B); or

ii

two parts by virtue of regulation 40(2C); and

b

in any other case, each of the large vehicle test of driving theory and the large vehicle test of hazard perception.

2

Any reference in these Regulations to a “theory test” includes such a test conducted as part of an extended driving test.

PART II LICENCES

Categories of entitlement

Classification of vehiclesF4304

1

Subject to regulations 5 and 78, the Secretary of State shall grant licences authorising the driving of motor vehicles in accordance with—

a

the categories and sub-categories specified in column (1) and defined in column (2) of Parts 1 to 3 and 5 and 6 of Schedule 2;

b

the former categories and former sub-categories specified in column (1) and defined in column (2) of Part 4 of Schedule 2, other than former category P and former sub-category B1;

c

the class defined in column (2) of Part 4 of Schedule 2 opposite former sub-category B1 specified in column (1); and

d

the class defined in column (2) of Part 4 of Schedule 2 opposite former category P specified in column (1).

2

The categories and sub-categories referred to in paragraph (1)(a) and (b), other than former category P and former sub-category B1, are designated as groups for the purposes of section 89(1)(b) of the Traffic Act.

3

In these Regulations, expressions relating to vehicle categories have the following meanings—

a

save for references to a former category or a former sub-category, any reference to a category or sub-category identified by letter, number or word or by any combination of letters, numbers and words is a reference to the category or sub-category defined in column (2) of Schedule 2 opposite that letter or combination in column (1) of the Schedule,

b

“sub-category” means, in relation to category A, B, C, C+E, D or D+E, a class of vehicles comprising part of the category and identified as a sub-category in column (2) of Schedule 2,

c

unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to a category includes a reference to sub-categories of that category,

d

save for references to “former sub-category B1”, “former category N” or “former category P”, a reference to a former category or a former sub-category identified by letter, number or word or by any combination of letters, numbers and words is a reference to the former category or former sub-category defined in column (2) of Part 4 of Schedule 2 opposite the letter or combination in column (1),

e

“former sub-category B1” means a class of vehicle having three or four wheels and an unladen weight not exceeding 550 kilograms,

f

“former category N” means vehicles which were exempted from vehicle excise duty under section 7(1) of the Vehicle (Excise) Act 1971, and

g

“former category P” means a class of vehicle having fewer than four wheels, a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour and, if propelled by an internal combustion engine, a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimetres.

in accordance with paragraph (4), to be granted a full licence authorising the driving of category P vehicles.

6

A licence authorising the driving of motor vehicles of a class included in category B96, which are specified in Part 6 of Schedule 2, may be granted to a person who is entitled thereto by virtue of holding, or having held, a Community licence authorising the driving of that class.

Competence to drive classes of vehicle: general6

1

Where a person holds, or has held, a relevant full licence authorising him to drive vehicles included in any category or, as the case may be, sub-category he is deemed competent to drive—

a

vehicles of all classes included in that category or sub-category unless by that licence he is or was authorised to drive—

i

only motor vehicles of a specified class within that category or sub-category, in which case he shall be deemed competent to drive only vehicles of that class, or

ii

only motor vehicles adapted on account of a disability, in which case he shall be deemed competent to drive only such classes of vehicle included in that category or sub-category as are so adapted (and for the purposes of this paragraph, F195a three-wheeled moped, a light quadricycle, a motor tricycle or a motor bicycle with a side-car may be treated in an appropriate case as a motor vehicle adapted on account of a disability),

and

b

all classes of vehicle included in any other category or sub-category which is specified in column (3) of Schedule 2 as an additional category or sub-category in relation to that category or sub-category unless by that licence he is or was authorised to drive—

i

only motor vehicles having automatic transmission, in which case he shall, subject to paragraph (2), be deemed competent to drive only such classes of motor vehicle included in the additional category or sub-category as have automatic transmission, or

ii

only motor vehicles adapted on account of a disability, in which case he shall be deemed competent to drive only such classes of vehicle included in the additional category or sub-category as are so adapted.

2

Where the additional category is F, K or F83AM, paragraph (1)(b)(i) shall not apply.

F5612A

Where a relevant full licence authorises the driving of vehicles included in category B and the additional category is category Q or AM, the holder is not deemed competent to drive category Q vehicles or vehicles in category AM unless the licence authorises the driving of such vehicles in accordance with regulation 43(3) and (5).

3

In this regulation and regulations 7 and 8, “relevant full licence” means a full licence granted under Part III of the Traffic Act, a full Northern Ireland licence or a Community licence.

Competence to drive classes of vehicle: special cases7

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2

A person who holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category D, other than vehicles included in sub-category D1 or D1 (not for hire or reward), may drive a passenger-carrying vehicle recovery vehicle unless by that licence he is authorised to drive only vehicles having automatic transmission, in which case he shall be deemed competent to drive only passenger-carrying vehicle recovery vehicles having automatic transmission.

3

A person may drive an incomplete large vehicle—

a

having a working weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 7.5 tonnes if he holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles in sub-category C1, or

b

having a working weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes if he holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category C, other than vehicles in sub-category C1,

unless by that licence he is authorised to drive only motor vehicles having automatic transmission, in which case he shall be deemed competent to drive only incomplete large vehicles of the appropriate weight specified in paragraph (a) or (b) which have automatic transmission.

4

A person who holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category B, other than vehicles in F303former sub-category B1 or sub-category and B1 (invalid carriages), may drive—

a

an exempted goods vehicle other than—

i

a passenger-carrying vehicle recovery vehicle, or

ii

a mobile project vehicle,

b

an exempted military vehicle, and

c

a passenger-carrying vehicle in respect of which the conditions specified in regulation 50(2) or (3) are satisfied,

unless by that licence he is authorised to drive only motor vehicles having automatic transmission, in which case he shall be deemed competent to drive only such of the vehicles mentioned in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) as have automatic transmission.

5

A person who—

a

holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category B, other than vehicles in F468former sub-category B1 or sub-category B1 (invalid carriages),

b

has held that licence for an aggregate period of not less than 2 years, and

c

is aged 21 or over,

may drive a mobile project vehicle on behalf of a non-commercial body—

i

to or from the place where the equipment it carries is to be, or has been, used, or the display or exhibition is to be, or has been, mounted, or

ii

to or from the place where a mechanical defect in the vehicle is to be, or has been, remedied, or

iii

in such circumstances that by virtue of paragaph 22 of Schedule 2 to the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 F33 the vehicle is not chargeable with duty in respect of its use on public roads,

unless by that licence he is authorised to drive only vehicles having automatic transmission, in which case he shall be deemed competent to drive only mobile project vehicles having automatic transmission.

6

A person who—

a

holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category B, other than vehicles in F262former sub-category B1 or sub-category B1 (invalid carriages),

b

has held that licence for an aggregate period of not less than 2 years,

c

is aged 21 or over,

d

if he is aged 70 or over, is not suffering from a relevant disability in respect of which the Secretary of State would be bound to refuse to grant him a Group 2 licence, and

e

receives no consideration for so doing, other than out-of pocket expenses,

may drive, on behalf of a non-commercial body for social purposes but not for hire or reward, a vehicle of a class included in sub-category D1 which has no trailer attached and has a maximum authorised mass—

i

not exceeding 3.5 tonnes, excluding any part of that weight which is attributable to specialised equipment intended for the carriage of disabled passengers, and

ii

not exceeding 4.25 tonnes otherwise,

unless such a person is by that licence authorised to drive only vehicles having automatic transmission, in which case he shall be deemed competent to drive only such vehicles in sub-category D1 as conform to the above specification and have automatic transmission.

7

A person who holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category B, other than vehicles in F525former sub-category B1 or sub-category B1 (invalid carriages), may drive a vehicle of a class included in category B+E where—

a

the trailer consists of a vehicle which is damaged or defective and is likely to represent a road safety hazard or obstruction to other road users,

b

the vehicle is driven only so far as is reasonably necessary in the circumstances to remove the hazard or obstruction, and

c

he receives no consideration for driving the vehicle,

unless by that licence he is authorised to drive only motor vehicles having automatic transmission, in which case he shall be deemed competent to drive, in the circumstances mentioned above, only vehicles included in category B+E having automatic transmission.

F3468

A person who holds a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category B and who has, before 1st February 2001, passed a test (or a Northern Ireland test of competence corresponding to such a test) for such a licence may drive a category P vehicle unless the test or, as the case may be, the practical test was passed on a motor vehicle which was adapted on account of a disability of the person taking the test in which case the person is authorised to drive only such category P vehicles as are so adapted.

9

Where a person holds a full licence issued before 19th January 2013 authorising the driving of vehicles included in category A, that licence shall not in addition authorise the driving of vehicles in former sub-category B1 unless that person passed the test in respect of that licence (or a Northern Ireland test of competence corresponding to that test) before 1st February 2001.

F33310

A person who holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category B, other than vehicles in former sub-category B1, sub-category B1 or sub-category B1 (invalid carriages) and is aged 21 or over may drive an A3 motor tricycle.

Competence to drive classes of vehicle: dual purpose vehicles8

1

Subject to paragraph (2), a person who is a member of the armed forces of the Crown may drive a dual purpose vehicle when it is being used to carry passengers for naval, military or air force purposes—

a

where the vehicle has a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes, if he holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category B other than vehicles in F437former sub-category B1 or sub-category B1 (invalid carriages),

b

where the vehicle has a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 7.5 tonnes, if he holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in sub-category C1,

c

in any other case, if he holds a relevant full licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category C other than vehicles in sub-category C1.

2

Where the person is authorised by his licence to drive only motor vehicles included in the relevant category or sub-category having automatic transmission, he may drive only dual purpose vehicles having automatic transmission.

Minimum ages for holding or obtaining licences

Minimum ages for holding or obtaining licences9

1

Subsection (1) of section 101 of the Traffic Act shall have effect as if for the classes of vehicle and the ages specified in the Table in that subsection there were substituted classes of vehicle and ages in accordance with the following provisions of this regulation.

F5241A

In item 2 (moped), for the class of moped there is substituted the classes of a vehicle in category AM (moped and light quadricycle) and a category Q vehicle.

F5562

In item 3 (motor bicycle)—

a

subject to paragraphs (2A) to (2F), for the class of motor bicycle and the age of 17 there is substituted, in respect of full licences, the following—

3(1) A1 motorcycle or A1 motor tricycle	17
3(2) A2 motorcycle	19
3(3) A3 motorcycle	24
3A A3 motor tricycle	24

b

subject to paragraph (2G), in relation to the class of motor bicycle there is, in respect of provisional licences, substituted for the age of 17 the age of 24.

F1012A

For the age of 17 in relation to item 3(1) in the table in paragraph (2)(a) there is substituted the age of 16 in the case of a person holding a Community licence authorising the driving of vehicles in sub-category A1.

2B

For the age of 19 in relation to item 3(2) in the table in paragraph 2(a) there is substituted the age of 18 in the case of a person holding a Community licence authorising the driving of vehicles in sub-category A2.

2C

For the age of 19 in relation to item 3(2) and the age of 24 in relation to item 3(3) in the table in paragraph 2(a) there is substituted the age of 17 where a person passed a test before 19th January 2013 in respect of a motor bicycle (other than a motor bicycle with an engine the maximum net power output of which is 11 kilowatts or less) and the standard access period has expired.

2D

For the age of 19 in relation to item 3(2) in the table in paragraph 2(a) there is substituted the age of 17 in a case where the vehicle is—

a

owned or operated by the Secretary of State for Defence, or

b

being driven by a person for the time being subject to the orders of a member of the armed forces of the Crown,

and is being used for naval, military or air force purposes.

bb

being driven by a person for the time being subject to the orders of a member of the armed forces of the Crown,

and is being used for naval, military or air force purposes; or

ii

the person was, before 19th January 2013, entitled to drive vehicles having three or four wheels and an unladen weight not exceeding 550 kilograms.

2G

For the age of 24 as substituted by paragraph 2(b) there is substituted—

a

the age of 21 in the case of a provisional licence for the driving of A3 motorcycles where a person has, for a period of not less than two years, held a full licence which authorises the driving of A2 motorcycles;

b

the age of 19 in the case of a provisional licence which is restricted to the driving of A2 motorcycles;

c

the age of 17 where a person has passed a test before 19th January 2013 in respect of a motor bicycle (other than a motor bicycle with an engine the maximum net power output of which is 11 kilowatts or less) and the standard access period has expired;

d

the age of 17 in the case of a provisional licence which is restricted to the driving of A1 motorcycles; and

e

the age of 17 in a case where the vehicle is—

i

owned or operated by the Secretary of State for Defence; or

ii

being driven by a person for the time being subject to the orders of a member of the armed forces of the Crown,

and is being used for naval, military or air force purposes.

3

In item 4 (agricultural and forestry tractors), in the case of an agricultural or forestry tractor which—

a

is so constructed that the whole of its weight is transmitted to the road surface by means of wheels,

b

has an overall width not exceeding 2.45 metres, and

c

is driven either—

i

without a trailer attached to it, or

ii

b

is engaged in the carriage of passengers otherwise than on such a service as is described in paragraph (9)(a)(i).

10

In items 6 and 7, the age of 17 is substituted for the ages of 18 and 21 respectively in the case of—

a

motor vehicles owned or operated by the Secretary of State for Defence, or

b

F184c

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F293d

in paragraphs (7), (9), (9A) and (9B), “initial qualification” means such initial qualification as is provided for in Article 3(1)(a) of Council Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers;

e

in paragraphs (9) and (9B), expressions which are also used in that Directive have the same meanings as in that DirectiveF389; and

f

in the calculation of the period of time for which a licence has been held there shall be disregarded any deductible period.

Applications for licences

Applications for the grant of licences: general10

1

The Secretary of State may consider an application for the grant of a licence before the date on which the grant of the licence is to take effect if the application is received by him—

a

in the case of an application for a Group 2 licence, during the period of three months ending on that date,

b

in any other case, during the period of two months ending on that date,

and may during such period grant the licence so that it takes effect on that date.

2

For the purposes of subsection (1A)(b) of section 89 of the Traffic Act the holder of an exchangeable licence satisfies the relevant residence requirement if he has been normally resident in Great Britain for a period of not more than five years.

3

An applicant for a licence who before the licence is granted is required to satisfy the Secretary of State that he has passed a test shall at the time when he applies for the licence deliver to the Secretary of State—

a

a valid test pass certificate, or

b

a certificate corresponding to that certificate furnished under the law of Northern Ireland or Gibraltar.

4

A person may not present a certificate in support of an application as evidence that he has passed—

a

a test or a theory test, or

b

a test corresponding to any of those tests conducted under the law of Northern Ireland or the law of Gibraltar,

if the applicant took the test in respect of which the certificate was issued at a time when he was ineligible, by virtue of an enactment contained in the Traffic Act or these Regulations or a corresponding provision of the law of Northern Ireland or the law of Gibraltar, to take the test to which the certificate relates.

5

An applicant for a Group 2 licence shall, if required to do so by the Secretary of State, submit in support of his application a report (in such form as the Secretary of State may require) signed by a qualified medical practitioner, prepared and dated not more than four months prior to the date on which the licence is to take effect, for the purpose of satisfying the Secretary of State that he is not suffering from a relevant or prospective disability.

Eligibility to apply for provisional licence11

1

Subject to the following provisions of this regulation, an applicant for a provisional licence authorising the driving of motor vehicles of a class included in a category or sub-category specified in column (1) of the table at the end of this regulation must hold a relevant full licence authorising the driving of motor vehicles of a class included in the category or sub-category specified in column (2) of the table in relation to the first category.

2

Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of an applicant who is a full-time member of the armed forces of the Crown.

3

For the purposes of paragraph (1), a licence authorising the driving only of vehicles in sub-categories D1 (not for hire or reward), D1+E (not for hire or reward) and C1+E (8.25 tonnes) shall not be treated as a licence authorising the driving of motor vehicles of a class included in sub-categories D1, D1+E and C1+E.

4

In this regulation, “relevant full licence" means a full licence granted under Part III of the Traffic Act, a full Northern Ireland licence, a full British external licence (other than a licence which is to be disregarded for the purposes of section 89(1)(d) of the Traffic Act by virtue of section 89(2)(c) of that Act F34), a full British Forces licence, an exchangeable licence or a Community licence.

TABLE

(1)	(2)
Category or sub-category of licence applied for	Category/sub-category of full licence required
B+E	B
C	B
C1	B
D	B
D1	B
C1+E	C1
C+E	C
D1+E	D1
D+E	D
G	B
H	B

Restrictions on the grant of large goods and passenger-carrying vehicle driver’s licences12

1

An applicant for a large goods or passenger-carrying vehicle driver’s licence shall not, subject to paragraph (2), be granted a licence if, at the date from which the licence applied for is to take effect, any—

a

large goods or passenger-carrying vehicle driver’s licence held by him is suspended, or

b

Northern Ireland large goods or passenger-carrying vehicle driver’s licence held by him is suspended,

under section 115 of the Traffic Act or, as the case may be, under the provision of the law for the time being in force in Northern Ireland corresponding to that enactment.

2

A person may apply for a large goods vehicle driver’s licence notwithstanding that, at the date from which the licence applied for is to take effect, any passenger-carrying vehicle driver’s licence held by him is suspended and such suspension relates to his conduct other than as a driver of a motor vehicle.

3

An applicant for an LGV trainee driver’s licence—

a

must be a registered employee of a registered employer (within the meaning of regulation 54), and

b

must not be a person who—

i

has been convicted (or is to be treated as if he had been convicted) of an offence as a result of which F118at least four penalty points fall to be taken into account under section 29 of the Offenders Act, or

ii

has at any time been disqualified by a court for holding or obtaining a licence or by a court in Northern Ireland for holding or obtaining a Northern Ireland licence, and

F441c

must satisfy the Secretary of State that he has satisfactorily completed the off-road elements of the training programme prescribed for drivers of goods vehicles by Council Directive 76/914/EEC (that is those set out in paragraphs 1 and 2.1 to 2.8 of the Annex to the directive).

4

An applicant for a large goods vehicle driver’s licence who is a member of the armed forces and is under the age of 21 must not be a person who has—

a

been convicted (or is, by virtue of section F42258A of the Offenders Act F35, to be treated as if he had been convicted) of an offence as a result of which F290at least four penalty points fall to be taken into account under section 29 of the Offenders Act F36, or

b

at any time been disqualified by a court for holding or obtaining a licence or by a court in Northern Ireland for holding or obtaining a Northern Ireland licence.

Restrictions on the grant of provisional licences to drive motor bicyclesF15713

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Fees for licences14

1

An applicant for a licence shall pay a fee (if any) determined in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

2

The fee payable upon an application for a licence shall, in the case of a licence of a description, and (as the case may be) in the circumstances, specified in column (1) of the table set out in Schedule 3, be the fee specified in relation to that licence in column (2) of that table.

3

When an application is made for a licence which, but for this paragraph, would attract more than one fee, only one fee shall be paid and where the fees are different, that fee shall be the higher or the highest of them.

Provisional licences

Duration of provisional licences authorising the driving of motor bicycles15

1

Subject to paragraph (2), there is prescribed for the purposes of section 99(2) of the Traffic Act—

a

a motor bicycle of any class, and

F338b

the same period as is provided by section 99(1) of the Traffic Act in relation to a licence to which section 99(1) applies.

2

There are prescribed for the purposes of section 99(2)(b)(ii) of that Act the circumstances that—

a

the previous licence was surrendered or revoked, otherwise than under subsection (3) or (4) of section 99 of the Traffic Act, or treated as being revoked under section 37(1) of the Offenders Act,

b

if it has not been so surrendered or revoked, a period of at least one month, commencing on the date of surrender or revocation, would have elapsed before the previous licence would have expired, and

c

the licence when granted would come into force within the period of one year beginning on the date of surrender or revocation of the previous licence.

F397Restrictions on provisional licences: two-wheeled vehicles15A

1

A provisional licence granted in respect of a vehicle in category AM or A shall be restricted to such vehicles as have no more than two wheels save where the applicant declares that they are suffering from a relevant disability of such a nature that they are unable to ride a vehicle which has two wheels.

2

A provisional licence granted in respect of a vehicle with two wheels shall be restricted to vehicles of a class within category AM or A.

The holder of a provisional licence authorising the driving of—

a

a moped, F284...

b

a motor bicycle with or without a side-car,

F210c

a category P vehicle, or

d

a category Q vehicle.

shall not drive such a vehicle while carrying on it another person.

7

The holder of a provisional licence authorising the driving of a motor bicycle other than F286an A1 motorcycle shall not drive such a vehicle otherwise than under the supervision of a certified direct access instructorF580... who is—

a

present with him on the road while riding another motor bicycle,

b

able to communicate with him by means of a radio which is not hand-held while in operation,

c

supervising only that person or only that person and another person who holds such a provisional licence, and

d

and, for these purposes, a “relevant notice” is a notice under section 94(5)(c) of the Traffic Act requiring the person to submit to a disability assessment test.

12

In the case of an LGV trainee driver’s licence issued as a provisional licence, this regulation shall apply as modified by regulation 54.

13

In this regulation—

a

“exempted island" means any island outside the mainland of Great Britain from which motor vehicles, unless constructed or adapted specially for that purpose, cannot at any time be conveniently driven to a road in any other part of Great Britain by reason of the absence of any bridge, tunnel, ford or other way suitable for the passage of such motor vehicles but excluding any of the following islands, namely, the Isle of Wight, St. Mary’s (Isles of Scilly), the islands of Arran, Barra, Bute, Great Cumbrae, Islay, the island which comprises Lewis and Harris, Mainland Orkney, Mainland Shetland, Mull, the island which comprises North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist and Tiree;

F557aa

“NHS invalid carriage” means a motor vehicle included in sub-category B1 (invalid carriages) that is owned by the Department for Health;

b

“provisional licence", in relation to a class of vehicles, includes a full licence which is treated, by virtue of section 98 of the Traffic Act, as authorising its holder to drive vehicles of that class as if he held a provisional licence therefor;

c

“qualified driver" shall be interpreted in accordance with regulation 17.

Meaning of “qualified driver"17

1

Subject to F185paragraphs (2) and (2A), a person is a qualified driver for the purposes of regulation 16 if he—

a

is 21 years of age or over,

b

holds a relevant licence,

c

has the relevant driving experience, and

d

in the case of a disabled driver, he is supervising a provisional licence holder who is driving a vehicle of a class included in F368categories B, C, D, C+E, or D+E and would in an emergency be able to take control of the steering and braking functions of the vehicle in which he is a passenger.

2

In the case of a person who is a member of the armed forces of the Crown acting in the course of his duties for naval, military or air force purposes sub-paragraphs (a) and (c) of paragraph (1) shall not apply.

F3962A

For the purposes of supervising the holder of a provisional licence driving a vehicle of a class included in sub-category C1, C1+E, D1 or D1+E (“the learner vehicle”) which the holder is authorised to drive by that licence, a person is not a qualified driver unless that person has, in addition to meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (1), passed a test in which the vehicle used in the practical test fell within the same sub-category as that of the learner vehicle.

3

For the purposes of this regulation—

a

“disabled driver" means a person who holds a relevant licence which is limited by virtue of a declaration made with his application for the licence or a notice served under section 92(5)(b) of the Traffic Act to vehicles of a particular class;

b

“full licence" includes a full Northern Ireland licence and a Community licence;

F507c

“relevant licence” means, subject to sub-paragraph (d), a full licence authorising—

i

the driving of vehicles of the same class as the vehicle being driven by the provisional licence holder, and

ii

where sub-paragraph (f) applies—

aa

where that class of vehicle is included within any sub-category specified in column 1 of the table at the end of this regulation, the driving of vehicles in the sub-category specified in column 2 which is opposite that sub-category, or

bb

where sub-paragraph (aa) does not apply, the driving of vehicles in the category specified in column 2 of that table which is opposite the category specified in column 1 that includes the class of vehicle being driven by the provisional licence holder;

d

in the case of a disabled driver who holds a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B, a relevant licence must authorise the driving of F177a quadricycle or vehicles in sub-category B1 (invalid carriages);

e

F544subject to sub-paragraph (ea), a person has relevant driving experience if—

i

where sub-paragraph (c)(i) only applies, he has held the relevant licence for a period of 3 years, or

ii

where sub-paragraph (c)(ii) applies, he has held the relevant licence authorising the driving of vehicles—

aa

of the same class as the vehicle being driven by the provisional licence holder for a minimum period of 1 year, and

bb

in the category or sub-category specified in column 2 described in sub-paragraph (c)(ii) for a minimum period of 3 years;

F291ea

a period before 1st May 2010 during which a person (“the supervising driver”) has held a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in sub-category C1, C1+E, D1, or D1+E may only be taken into account in assessing whether the supervising driver has the relevant driving experience to supervise the holder of a provisional licence driving such a vehicle, if the supervising driver has passed a test before 1st May 2010 in which the vehicle used for the practical test fell within one of those sub-categories;

f

this sub-paragraph applies where—

i

a person holds a full licence authorising the driving of vehicles of the same class as the vehicle being driven by the provisional licence holder;

ii

that class is included in a category or sub-category specified in column 1 of the table at the end of this regulation, and

iii

that person has held that licence for less than a minimum period of 3 years;

g

for the purposes of sub-paragraphs (e) and (f), the minimum period of time for holding a full licence may be met either by holding that licence continuously for that period or for periods amounting in aggregate to not less than that period.

TABLE

Column 1	Column 2
Categories and sub-categories which include the vehicle being driven by the provisional licence holder	Categories and sub-categories authorised by the relevant licence
C	D
C1	D1
C+E	D+E
C1+E	D1+E
D	C
D1	C1
D+E	C+E
D1+E	C1+E

Conditions attached to provisional licences: holders of driving permits other than licences granted under Part III of the Traffic Act18

A holder of a provisional licence authorising the driving of vehicles of any class who also holds a permit by virtue of which he is at any time—

a

treated, by virtue of regulation 80, as the holder, for the purposes of section 87 of the Traffic Act, of a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of that class, or

b

entitled, pursuant to article 2(1) of the Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Order 1975 F37, to drive motor vehicles of that class,

need not comply with regulation 16 at that time.

Full licences F366and provisional entitlement19

F4591

Sections 98(2) and 99A(5) of the Traffic Act shall apply in accordance with the following paragraphs.

2

Subject to paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (11) and (12), the holder of a full licence which authorises the driving of motor vehicles of a class included in a category or sub-category specified in column (1) of the table at the end of this regulation may drive motor vehicles—

a

of other classes included in that category or sub-category, and

b

of a class included in each category or sub-category specified, in relation to that category or sub-category, in column (2) of the table,

as if he were authorised by a provisional licence to do so.

3

Section 98(2) shall not apply to a full licence if it authorises the driving only of motor vehicles adapted on account of a disability, whether pursuant to an application in that behalf made by the holder of the licence or pursuant to a notice served under section 92(5)(b) of the Traffic Act.

F4104

Section 98(2) shall not authorise a person who has not passed a test of competence to drive a moped or a motor bicycle to drive a category P vehicle or a category Q vehicle.

F2634A

In the case of a full licence granted before 19th January 2013 which authorises the driving of a class of standard motor bicycles, other than motor bicycles with an engine the maximum net power output of which is 11 kilowatts or less, section 98(2) shall not apply so as to authorise the driving of an A3 motorcycle before the expiration of the standard access period.

4B

Section 98(2) shall not apply so as to authorise the driving, as if authorised by a provisional licence, of vehicles of any class included in category B96.

F2215

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

In the case of a full licence which authorises the driving of a class of vehicles included in category C or C+E, paragraph (2) applies subject to the provisions of regulation 54.

7

Subject to paragraphs (8), (9), (10), (11) and (12), the holder of a Community licence to whom section 99A(5) of the Traffic Act applies and who is authorised to drive in Great Britain motor vehicles of a class included in a category or sub-category specified in column (1) of the Table at the end of this regulation may drive motor vehicles—

a

of other classes included in that category or sub-category, and

b

of a class included in each category or sub-category specified, in relation to that category or sub-category, in column (2) of the Table,

as if he were authorised by a provisional licence to do so.

8

Section 99A(5) shall not apply to a Community licence if it authorises the driving only of motor vehicles adapted on account of a disability.

9

In the case of a Community licence F81granted before 19th January 2013 which authorises the driving of a class of standard motor bicycle other than bicycles included in sub-category A1, section 99A(5) shall not apply so as to authorise the driving of F549an A3 motorcycle by a person under the age of 21 before the expiration of the period of two years commencing on the date when that person passed a test for a licence authorising the driving of that class of standard motor bicycle (and in calculating the expiration of that period, any period during which that person has been disqualified for holding or obtaining a licence shall be disregarded).

10

In the case of a Community licence which authorises the driving only of motor bicycles of a class included in sub-category A1 section 98(2) shall not apply so as to authorise the driving of F393an A3 motorcycle by a person under the age of 21.

11

Except to the extent provided in paragraph (12), section 98(2) shall not apply to a full licence, and section 99A(5) shall not apply to a Community licence, in so far as it authorises its holder to drive motor vehicles of any class included in category B+E, C+E, D+E or K or in sub-category B1 (invalid carriages), C1 or D1 (not for hire or reward).

12

A person—

a

who holds a full licence authorising the driving only of those classes of vehicle included in a category or sub-category specified in paragraph (11) which have automatic transmission (and are not otherwise adapted on account of a disability), or

b

who holds a Community licence, to whom section 99A(5) of the Traffic Act applies and who is authorised to drive in Great Britain only those classes of vehicle included in a category or sub-category specified in paragraph (11) which have automatic transmission (and are not otherwise adapted on account of a disability),

may drive motor vehicles of all other classes included in that category or sub-category which have manual transmission as if he were authorised by a provisional licence to do so.

F445TABLE

(1) Full licence held	(2) Provisional entitlement included
AM	A, B, F and K
A1	A, B, F and K
A2	A, B, F and K
A3	B, F and K
B	A, B+E, G and H
C1	C1+E
C	C1+E, C+E
D1	D1+E
D	D1+E, D+E
F	Q, AM and B
G	H
H	G

Miscellaneous

Signatures on licences20

In order that a licence may show the usual form of signature of its holder—

a

where the Secretary of State so requires, a person applying for a licence shall provide the Secretary of State with a specimen of his signature which can be electronically recorded and reproduced on the licence;

b

where no such requirement is made, a person to whom a licence is granted shall forthwith sign it in ink in the space provided.

Lost or defaced licences21

1

If the holder of a licence—

a

satisfies the Secretary of State that—

i

the licence F206... has been lost or defaced; and

ii

the holder is entitled to continue to hold the licence; and

b

pays the fee prescribed by regulation 14,

F89the Secretary of State shall, on the surrender of any licence that has not been lost, issue to him a duplicate licence and the duplicate so issued shall have the same effect as the original..

2

If at any time while a duplicate licence is in force the original licence is found, the person to whom the original licence was issued, if it is in his possession, shall return it to the Secretary of State, or if it is not in his possession, but he becomes aware that it is found, shall take all reasonable steps to take possession of it and if successful shall return it as soon as may be to the Secretary of State.

F3983

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F320Exchangeable licences21A

1

Where an exchangeable licence is exchanged for a licence such an exchange must be recorded on the licence and on any subsequent renewal or replacement.

2

An exchange as described in paragraph (1) may only occur if the exchangeable licence has been surrendered to the Secretary of State.

F360Prohibition on holding more than one licence21B

1

A person must not hold more than one licence.

2

In this regulation, “licence” includes a Northern Ireland licence and a Community licence.

3

In this regulation, “Community licence” does not include a document authorising the holder to drive a motor vehicle which was issued by a state before the date on which that state became a member State or the date on which that state became a party to the EEA agreement.

PART III TESTS OF COMPETENCE TO DRIVE

Preliminary

Interpretation of Part III22

In this Part of these Regulations—

“applicant in person" means a person making an application for an appointment for a test or a part of a test with a view to taking the test or that part thereof himself;
F451“appointed person” means—
1. a
  in the case of a safe road use test, a person appointed by the Secretary of State to conduct such a test under paragraph (1)(a) of regulation 22A; and
2. b
  in the case of a theory test, a person appointed by the Secretary of State to conduct such a test under paragraph (1)(a)(ii) or (2)(a) of regulation 23;
F242“the CPC subjects” means the list of subjects set out in section 1 of Annex I to Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers, amending Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3820/85 and Council Directive 91/439/EEC and repealing Council Directive 76/914/EEC in so far as these subjects are not already covered by the matters specified in regulation 40C(5) in respect of a vehicle of the relevant class
“F536DVSA examiner" means a person appointed by the Secretary of State to conduct F93manoeuvres tests, practical tests or unitary tests under paragraph (1)(a) or (2)(a) of regulation 24;
F78“educational qualification” means—
1. a
  a qualification awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority pursuant to section 2(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1996;
2. b
  a qualification accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority pursuant to section 3(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1996;
3. c
  a qualification accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority under section 24(2)(g) or 30(1)(e) of the Education Act 1997;
4. d
  a qualification accredited by the Welsh Ministers under section 30(1)(e) of the Education Act 1997;
5. e
  a qualification which has been awarded or authenticated by an awarding body recognised for either of those purposes by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (“Ofqual”) under section 132 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and, where that qualification is subject to the accreditation requirement under section 138 of that Act, which has been accredited by Ofqual under section 139 of that Act; or
6. f
  a qualification which has been awarded or authenticated by a person recognised for either of those purposes by the Welsh Ministers under section 30(1)(e) of the Education Act 1997 (as substituted by the 2009 Act) and, where they have determined, under section 30(1)(f) of that Act (as so substituted) that that qualification shall be subject to a requirement of accreditation, which has been accredited by them under section 30(1)(h) of that Act (as so substituted);
“excepted matters” means the matters falling within Schedule 7, Part 2, section B paragraph 2, section C paragraph 3, section D paragraph 2, section E and section F paragraphs 1 and 3;
“large vehicle instructor" means a person operating an establishment for providing instruction in the driving of vehicles included in category B+E, C, C+E, D or D+E, including an establishment which provides tuition to prepare persons for the theory test;
“motor bicycle instructor" means a person operating an establishment for providing instruction in the driving of vehicles included in categories F551AM or A, including an establishment which provides tuition to prepare persons for the theory test;
F105“motor car instructor” means a person operating an establishment for providing instruction in the driving of vehicles included in category B, including an establishment which provides tuition to prepare persons for the theory test;
F447“qualification award certificate” means a certificate which certifies that the person to whom it has been issued has been awarded the Safe Road User Award;
“relevant awarding authority” means a body which awards or authenticates relevant qualifications;
“relevant qualification” means an educational qualification in respect of which a safe road use test must be passed before the qualification can be awarded;
“relevant qualification certificate” means a certificate issued by a relevant awarding authority which certifies that the person to whom it has been issued has been awarded a relevant qualification;
“safe road use test” means an examination the content of which is set out in regulation 40B(ZA1);
“Safe Road User Award” means the qualification of that name which is awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority before 1st May 2010;
F224...
“working day" means F278(other than in regulation 35) a day other than a F253... Sunday, bank holiday, Christmas Day or Good Friday (and “bank holiday" means a day to be observed as such under section 1 of and Schedule 1 to F528the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971F38).

F60Persons by whom safe road use test may be conducted

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F60

Regs. 22A-22B inserted (1.5.2010) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1203), regs. 1(2), 7

22A

1

Subject to the provisions of this regulation, a safe road use test may only be conducted by—

a

a person (including a relevant awarding authority) appointed in writing for that purpose by the Secretary of State; or

b

a person or class of persons appointed by a relevant awarding authority for the purpose of testing persons taking a safe road use test as part of a relevant qualification.

2

No relevant awarding authority shall be eligible to appoint any person or class of persons under paragraph (1)(b) unless, following an application made to the Secretary of State for the purpose of that paragraph, the Secretary of State is satisfied in relation to such an appointment that—

a

proper arrangements will be made by the authority for the conduct of the test in accordance with these Regulations; and

b

proper records of the tests and the results of the tests will be kept by the authority,

and has granted approval in writing to the authority making the appointments, the approval to be subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State thinks fit to impose.

3

An appointment made under paragraph (1)(a) may be made subject to such conditions as are, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, reasonably necessary in the general interests of candidates.

4

The Secretary of State may vary any conditions imposed under paragraphs (2) or (3) by notice in writing given to the appointed person or to the relevant awarding authority in the case of an approval granted under paragraph (2).

5

No person, or member of a class of persons appointed by virtue of paragraph (1)(b), may conduct tests unless the Secretary of State has approved the appointments in writing and such approval shall be granted only if the Secretary of State is satisfied that that person is, or the members of that class of persons are, capable of making a proper assessment of a candidate’s knowledge of the matters in Schedule 7 Part 2 other than the excepted matters.

22B

for the purpose of conducting, in respect of eligible candidates, theory tests in respect of any class of passenger-carrying vehiclesF381, or

f

an eligible person appointed by a company which—

i

has been approved by the Secretary of State, and

ii

is the holder of a goods vehicle operator’s licence,

for the purpose of conducting, in respect of eligible candidates, theory tests in respect of any class of goods vehicles.

2

Where the person submitting himself for a test is disqualified until he passes the appropriate driving test, a theory test shall be conducted by—

a

a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose;

b

3

No person shall be eligible to appoint any person or class of persons to conduct theory tests under the provisions of F483sub-paragraphs (b), (c), (da), (db), (e) or (f) of paragraph (1) or under paragraph (2)(b) unless, following an application made to him for the purpose of any of those sub-paragraphs, the Secretary of State is satisfied that—

a

proper arrangements will be made by the applicant, for the conduct of tests in accordance with these Regulations; and

b

proper records of such tests and the results thereof will be kept by him or them,

and has granted his approval in writing, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to impose.

F723A

The Secretary of State may vary any conditions imposed under paragraph (3) by notice in writing given to the person to whom the approval was granted.

4

In the case of an application made by a chief officer of police for the purposes of sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (1), the Secretary of State may grant his approval under paragraph (3) in respect of the testing of all the persons mentioned in that sub-paragraph or only in respect of the testing of the persons mentioned in paragraph (i) thereof.

5

No person or class of persons may be appointed under the provisions of F170sub-paragraphs (b), (c), (da), (db), (e) or (f) of paragraph (1) or under paragraph (2)(b) unless the person making the appointment has appointed a person or class of persons to conduct F73manoeuvres tests or practical tests under the provisions of regulation 24(1) and the Secretary of State has approved that appointment.

6

An appointment made under paragraph (1)(a)(ii) may be made subject to such conditions as are, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, reasonably necessary in the general interests of candidates and where an appointed person breaks such a condition the Secretary of State may appoint another person to carry out theory tests in substitution for that person notwithstanding that the first appointment has not been revoked.

7

A person may not conduct a test prescribed in respect of any category or sub-category of motor vehicle unless he is expressly appointed for the purpose of conducting such a test.

8

No person or member of a class of persons appointed by virtue of F305sub-paragraphs (b), (c), (da), (db), (e) or (f) of paragraph (1) or under paragraph (2)(b) may conduct tests unless the Secretary of State has given his approval in writing to the appointment and such approval shall be granted only if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the person (or, in the case of the appointment of a class of persons, each member of that class) is capable of making a proper assessment of a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of driving theory relating to the category or sub-category of vehicles in respect of which he is appointed to conduct tests.

F1288A

A person appointed under sub-paragraph (da), (db), (e) or (f) of paragraph (1) shall not conduct a theory test within the meaning of regulation 3A(1)(ab).

9

In this regulation and regulation 24—

F39“chief officer of police", “police area" and “police authority" have F289in relation to England and Wales the meanings given in section 101(1) of the Police Act 1996 ;
“company" includes a body corporate;
“eligible candidate" means—
1. i
  F191a person who is employed as a driver by the company which holds the PSV licence where paragraph (1)(e) applies, or the goods vehicle operator’s licence where paragraph (1)(f) applies, or by a sister company of that company which holds a licence of the same description, or;
2. ii
  a person whom any such company as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (i) proposes to employ as a driver;
F108“eligible person” means a person employed by the company which holds the PSV licence where paragraph (1)(e) applies, or the goods vehicle operator’s licence where paragraph (1)(f) applies, or by a sister company of that company which holds a licence of the same description, or;

F40and a company is a sister company of another if either is the holding company of the other or both are wholly-owned subsidiaries of a third within the meaning of section 736 of the Companies Act 1985 .

F355“goods vehicle operator’s licence” means the holder of an operator’s licence within the meaning of section 58(1) of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995.

F23723A

1

The Secretary of State shall, on request, supply (by electronic or other means) a test set to any person who has appointed another person or class of persons to conduct theory tests under sub-paragraph (b), (c), (da), (db), (e) or (f) of regulation 23(1) or under regulation 23(2)(b).

F5652

For each test set supplied under paragraph (1) in respect of a test which—

a

is of the type specified in column (2) of an item in the table;

b

relates to a vehicle falling within a category specified in column (3); and

c

is to be conducted at a time specified in column (4),

the Secretary of State may make a charge of the amount specified in column (5).

Table

(1) Item	(2) Type of test	(3) Vehicle category	(4) Time	(5) Charge £
1.	Any test	AM, A or B	Before 1st October 2014	18.50
2.	Any test	AM, A or B	On or after 1st October 2014	15
3.	Large vehicle test of driving theory	C or D	Before 1st October 2014	20
4.	Large vehicle test of driving theory	C or D	On or after 1st October 2014	12
5.	Large vehicle test of hazard perception	C or D	Any time	9

3

The charge referred to in paragraph (2) is payable by the person who has appointed a person or class of persons to conduct the theory test for which a test set has been supplied.

4

In this regulation, a “test set” means—

a

in respect of F192a test falling within item 1 or 2 of the table in paragraph (2), a set of F552the information and materials necessary for the conduct of that test, including the film clips as described in regulation 40B, for each person taking the test; and

b

in respect of F347a test falling within item 3, 4 or 5 of the table in paragraph (2), a set of theory test questions, in the case of the large vehicle test of driving theory or a set of film clips, in the case of the large vehicle test of hazard perception, the set of questions or clips each being as described in regulation 40B, for each person taking the test.

Persons by whom F91manoeuvres, practical and unitary tests may be conducted24

1

A F513manoeuvres test, practical test or unitary test other than a test conducted in the circumstances specified in paragraph (2) F454or (2A) may, subject to the following provisions of this regulation, be conducted by—

a

a person in the public service of the Crown appointed by the Secretary of State;

b

c

F392...F296... F392... F304...

F504ca

in England, a person appointed by any fire and rescue authority for the purpose of testing employees of any fire and rescue authority;

F502ca

in England or Wales, a person appointed by any fire and rescue authority for the purpose of testing employees of any fire and rescue authority;

F481cb

in Scotland, a person appointed by ~~F582any relevant authority (as defined in section 6 of the~~ ~~Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5)~~)F582the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for the purpose of testing employees of ~~F166any relevant authority~~F166that Service;

F545d

a person appointed by a chief officer of police, for the purpose of testing—

i

members of a police force, and,

ii

persons employed by a police authority, local policing body or chief officer of police for the purpose of assisting a police force;

F204e

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f

an eligible person appointed by a company which—

i

has been approved by the Secretary of State, and

ii

is the holder of a PSV operator’s licence,

for the purpose of conducting, in respect of eligible candidates, practical tests in respect of any class of passenger-carrying vehicles F394, or

g

an eligible person appointed by a company which—

i

has been approved by the Secretary of State, and

ii

is the holder of a goods vehicle operator’s licence,

for the purpose of conducting, in respect of eligible candidates, practical tests in respect of any class of goods vehicles.

F2741

The Secretary of State must ensure that persons appointed as examiners for the purposes of paragraph (1)—

a

who were appointed on or after 19th January 2013 meet and maintain the minimum standards set out in paragraphs 1, 2.1 and 2.2 of Annex IV, and

b

who were appointed before 19th January 2013 meet the quality assurance and regular periodic training arrangements in place in accordance with paragraph 4 of Annex IV.

Each person who has appointed a person to conduct tests under sub-paragraph (ca), (cb), (d), (f) or (g) of paragraph (1) shall pay an annual charge of £950 during the currency of the appointment to the Secretary of State in accordance with paragraph (8) in respect of each person so appointed.

8

In the case of an appointment made—

a

on or after 4 August 2008, the annual charge is payable on the making of the appointment and on each anniversary of the appointment; and

b

before 4 August 2008, the annual charge is payable on 4 August 2008 and on each anniversary of that date.

Revocation of authority to conduct tests25

1

The Secretary of State may revoke—

a

an appointment made under regulation 23(1)(a) or (2)(a) or under regulation 24(1)(a) or (2)(a), or

b

an approval given under regulation 23(3) or (8) or under regulation 24(3) or (5),

by notice in writing and the authority of the person whose appointment is revoked or whose approval is withdrawn to conduct theory tests or, as the case may be, to appoint other persons to conduct F110unitary tests, manoeuvres tests, practical tests or theory tests, shall cease upon the date specified in the notice.

2

Where a person has his appointment revoked or if an approval given in respect of him under regulation 23(3) or 24(3) is withdrawn, that person shall immediately return to the Secretary of State all forms of pass certificates supplied to him under regulations 47(8) and 48(3) which he still holds.

F28725A

1

The Secretary of State may revoke—

a

an appointment made under regulation 22A(1)(a), or

b

an approval given under regulation 22A(2),

by notice in writing and the authority of the person whose appointment or approval is revoked to conduct safe road use tests or, as the case may be, to appoint others to do so shall cease upon the date specified in the notice.

F127Applications for safe road use tests25B

1

Subject to paragraph (4), a relevant awarding authority which is approved under regulation 22A(2) but which is not an appointed person may apply to an appointed person for an appointment for a safe road use test in respect of a person seeking to attain a relevant qualification (“the candidate”).

2

An application made under paragraph (1) shall specify the date, time and location of the appointment sought and provide the name and such further details relating to—

i

the candidate who is to attend the appointment to take the test, and

ii

whether the candidate has special needs,

as the appointed person may reasonably require.

3

Subject to paragraph (4), upon receipt of such details the appointed person shall confirm to the relevant awarding authority the date and time of the appointment.

4

The appointed person may refuse to accept an application from a relevant awarding authority (or, where two or more applications have been made on the same occasion, to accept all or any of those applications) where any appointment specified in the application is unavailable or where, in the opinion of the appointed person, it is reasonably necessary to do so in the general interests of applicants for safe road use tests.

5

Subject to paragraph (6), no application may be made for an appointment on behalf of a person who has failed to pass a safe road use test if less than three working days, commencing with the day after the first test, would expire before the day on which the subsequent test would take place.

6

Paragraph (5) shall not apply in a case where the appointed person has given notice, prior to the first test, that an appointment for a subsequent test would be accepted without the interval referred to in that paragraph having expired.

Applications for tests

Applications for theory tests: applicants in person26

1

An applicant in person wishing to take a theory test to be conducted by an appointed person shall—

a

apply for an appointment to that person,

b

provide that person with such details relating to himself, the licence which he holds, the preferred location of the test, and the nature of the test to be taken as he may reasonably require, and

c

F62... pay F359the appropriate fee as specified in regulation 30.

2

Upon receipt of such details and such fee the appointed person shall make the arrangements necessary for taking the theory test.

3

An applicant in person for whom an appointment is made as aforesaid in respect of any category of motor vehicle may neither apply as an applicant in person nor be nominated by virtue of F139regulation 27, 28 or 28A for a further appointment for a theory test in respect of the same category unless—

a

the first appointment has been cancelled, or

b

the test due on the first appointment does not take place for any reason other than cancellation; or

c

he has kept the first appointment (whether or not the test is completed).

Applications for theory tests: motor bicycle instructors27

1

A motor bicycle instructor who wishes to make an appointment for a theory test prescribed in respect of motor vehicles in category F450AM or A to be conducted by an appointed person and to be taken by a person who has, or will have, received from that instructor tuition to prepare him for the theory test shall—

a

apply for such an appointment to the appointed person, specifying the date and time of the appointment which the instructor wishes to reserve and the place where he wishes the test to be conducted,

b

provide such details relating to himself, the establishment and the nature of the test as the appointed person may reasonably require, F155and

F325c

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d

£19 if the test is to be conducted during the period beginning with 1st October 2014 and ending on 30th September 2015;

c

£18 if the test is to be conducted on or after 1st October 2015.

Applications for F142manoeuvres, practical and unitary tests: applicants in person31

1

An applicant in person wishing to take a F55manoeuvres test, practical test or unitary test to be conducted by a F88DVSA examiner shall—

a

apply for an appointment for such a test to the Secretary of State,

b

provide the Secretary of State with such details relating to himself, the licence which he holds, the preferred location of the test, the nature of the test and the vehicle on which the test is to be taken as the Secretary of State may reasonably require, and

the licence which that person holds,

c

the nature of the test, and

d

the vehicle on which the test is to be taken,

as the Secretary of State may reasonably require, the Secretary of State shall make the arrangements necessary for the taking of the appropriate test.

5

A person nominated by a motor bicycle instructor pursuant to paragraph (4) for F500a manoeuvres test or a practical test in respect of any class of motor vehicle included in category F529AM or A may neither be so nominated nor apply under regulation 31 for a further appointment for a test F332of the same sort in respect of a motor vehicle of the same class unless—

a

the appointment made pursuant to the first nomination has been cancelled, or

b

the test due on that appointment does not take place for any reason other than cancellation, or

c

he has kept that appointment (whether or not the test is completed).

6

The qualifying period for the purposes of paragraph (4) is the period expiring at F37616.00 hours on the day which allows one clear working day to elapse between that day and the day for which the appointment is made.

Applications for practical tests: large vehicle instructors33

1

A large vehicle instructor who wishes to make an appointment for a practical test prescribed in respect of category B+E, C, C+E, D or D+E which is to be conducted by a F538DVSA examiner and taken by a person who has, or will have, received from that instructor instruction in the driving of a class of vehicle included in any of those categories shall—

a

b

provide such details relating to—

i

himself,

ii

his establishment,

iii

the vehicle on which the test is to be taken, and

iv

the nature of the test,

as the Secretary of State may reasonably require, and

c

pay such fee (recoverable from the person nominated under paragraph (4)) as is specified in regulation 35.

2

The Secretary of State may refuse to accept an application from a large vehicle instructor (or, where two or more applications have been made on the same occasion, to accept all or any of those applications) where an appointment specified in the application is unavailable or where, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, it is reasonably necessary to do so in the general interests of applicants for practical or unitary tests.

3

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (5), upon receipt of such details and such fee the Secretary of State shall confirm to the large vehicle instructor the date and time of the appointment.

4

If, before the expiration of the qualifying period, the Secretary of State receives from the large vehicle instructor the name and such further details relating to—

a

the person receiving instruction from that instructor who will at the appointment submit himself for that test,

b

the licence which that person holds,

c

the nature of the test, and

d

the vehicle on which the test is to be taken,

as the Secretary of State may reasonably require, the Secretary of State shall make the arrangements necessary for the taking of the appropriate test.

5

A person nominated by a large vehicle instructor pursuant to paragraph (4) for a practical test in respect of any class of vehicle may neither be so nominated nor apply under regulation 31 for a further appointment for a test in respect of a motor vehicle of a class included in the same category unless—

a

the appointment made pursuant to the first nomination has been cancelled, or

b

the test due on that appointment does not take place for any reason other than cancellation, or

c

he has kept that appointment (whether or not the test is completed).

6

The qualifying period for the purposes of paragraph (4) is the period expiring at F30916.00 hours on the day which allows one clear working day to elapse between that day and the day for which the appointment is made.

Eligibility to reapply for F145manoeuvres, practical or unitary test34

1

Subject to the following provisions of this regulation, a person who has failed to pass a F136manoeuvres test, practical test or unitary test (“the first test") for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in any category may not make an application for another test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of any class included in the same category to be conducted before the expiry of the relevant period.

2

Paragraph (1) shall not apply—

a

b

in a case where the first test is conducted by a F386DVSA examiner and the Secretary of State has, prior to that test, given notice to the person that he will accept an application for a further test to be conducted before the expiry of the relevant period.

3

In this regulation, “the relevant period" means—

F186za

in the case of a manoeuvres test, 3 clear working days,

a

in the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of a vehicle of a class included in category F514B+E, C, C+E, D or D+E, 3 clear working days, and

b

in any other case, 10 clear working days.

is not, or does not form part of, an extended driving test,

c

is for a licence authorising the driving of a motor vehicle of a class included in category F68AM or A,

the fee payable is that specified in relation to that test in column (2) of the Table in Schedule 5A.

F1173A

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F4253ZB

Subject to F446paragraph (4), in the case of a manoeuvres test or practical test which—

a

is to be conducted by a F542DVSA examiner,

b

is, or forms part of, an extended driving test,

c

is for a licence authorising the driving of a motor vehicle of a class included in category F280AM or A,

the fee payable is that specified in relation to that test in column (3) of the Table in Schedule 5A.

F543Table 1

F229(1) Category or sub-category	(2) Specification or description
F390AM	Any two-wheeled moped
F84A1	An A1 motorcycle without side-car, with a power rating not exceeding 11kW and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg that is capable of an unassisted speed of at least 90 kilometres per hour on the level. If powered by an internal combustion engine, the cylinder capacity shall be at least 115 cubic centimetres. If powered by an electric motor, the power to weight ratio of the vehicle shall be at least 0.08 kW/kg.
F570A2	An A2 motorcycle without side-car, with a power rating of at least 20kW but not exceeding 35kW and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg. If powered by an internal combustion engine, the cylinder capacity of the engine shall be at least 395 cubic centimetres. If powered by an electric motor, the power to weight ratio of the vehicle shall be at least 0.15 kW/kg.
F295A3	Until 30th December 2018, an A3 motorcycle without side-car and a power of at least 40 kW . If powered by an internal combustion engine, the cylinder capacity of the engine shall be at least 595 cubic centimetres. If powered by an electric motor, the power to weight ratio of the vehicle shall be at least 0.25 kW/kg . From 31st December 2018, an A3 motorcycle without side-car with a power of at least 50kW whose unladen mass is more than 175kg. If powered by an internal combustion engine, the cylinder capacity of the engine shall be at least 595 cubic centimetres. If powered by an electric motor, the power to weight ratio of the vehicle shall be at least 0.25 kW/kg.
B	Any four-wheeled vehicle in category B capable of an unassisted speed of 100 kilometres per hour on the level.
B1	Any vehicle in sub-category B1 capable of an unassisted speed of 60 kilometres per hour on the level.
B+E	A combination of a minimum test vehicle for category B and a trailer having a maximum authorised mass of 1,000 kilograms, which combination is capable of an unassisted speed of 100 kilometres per hour on the level. The cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the corresponding dimensions of the tractor vehicle. The closed box body may be narrower than the tractor vehicle provided that the driver’s view to the rear of the trailer is only made possible by the use of the external rear-view mirrors of the tractor vehicle.
C1	Any vehicle in sub-category C1 having a maximum authorised mass of 4,000 kilograms, a length of at least 5 metres, and capable of an unassisted speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level. The cargo compartment of the vehicle shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the corresponding dimensions of the cab.
C1+E	A combination of a minimum test vehicle for sub-category C1 and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of 2,000 kilograms, which combination is at least 8 metres long and capable of an unassisted speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level. The combination must have a maximum authorised mass of 4,000 kilograms. The cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the corresponding dimensions of the tractor vehicle. The closed box body may be narrower than the tractor vehicle provided that the driver’s view to the rear of the trailer is only made possible by the use of the external rear-view mirrors of the tractor vehicle.
D1	Any vehicle in sub-category D1 having a maximum authorised mass of 4,000 kilograms, a length of at least 5 metres, which is capable of an unassisted speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level.
D1+E	A combination of a minimum test vehicle for sub-category D1 and a trailer having a maximum authorised mass of 1,250 kilograms which is capable of an unassisted speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level. The cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least 2 metres wide and at least 2 metres high.
C	Any vehicle in category C, other than an articulated goods vehicle, having a maximum authorised mass of 12,000 kilograms, a length of at least 8 metres and a width of at least 2.4 metres, which is capable of an unassisted speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level. The cargo compartment of the vehicle shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the corresponding dimensions of the cab.
C+E	Either—
	a an articulated goods vehicle combination having a maximum authorised mass of 20,000 kilograms, a length of at least 14 metres and a width of at least 2.4 metres, and which is capable of an unassisted speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level, or
	b a combination of a minimum test vehicle for category C and a trailer having a length of at least 7.5 metres (each having a width of at least 2.4 metres), a maximum authorised mass of 4,000 kilograms, and which has, in aggregate, a maximum authorised mass of 20,000 kilograms and an overall length of 14 metres and which is capable of an unassisted speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level.
	The cargo compartment of the articulated goods vehicle combination or the trailer (as the case may be) shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the corresponding dimensions of the cab or tractor vehicle.
D	Any vehicle in category D having a length of at least 10 metres, a width of at least 2.4 metres, and capable of an unassisted speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level.
D+E	A combination of a minimum test vehicle for category D and a trailer of a width of at least 2.4 metres having a maximum authorised mass of 1,250 kilograms, which combination is capable of an unassisted speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level. The cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least 2 metres wide and at least 2 metres high.
F	Any vehicle in category F.
G	Any vehicle in category G.
H	Any vehicle in category H.
K	Any vehicle in category K.
F438. . .	F438. . .

F87Table 2Load requirements for test vehicles

(1) Category or sub-category and description of vehicle	(2) Nature and weight of load required to be carried on the vehicle or trailer or both.
B+E	A training load weighing a minimum of 600kg and a maximum of 1,000kg loaded on the trailer.
C (a) fire engine	Water or foam carried on the fire engine so that the total laden weight of the fire engine is at least 10,000kg.
C (b) other motor vehicles	Five IBCs loaded on the motor vehicle.
C+E (a) articulated goods vehicle combination	Eight IBCs loaded on the combination.
C+E (b) combination of a minimum test vehicle for category C and a trailer	Five IBCs loaded on the motor vehicle and three IBCs loaded on the trailer.
C1+E	A training load weighing a minimum of 600kg and a maximum of 1,000kg loaded on the trailer.
D+E	A training load weighing a minimum of 600kg and a maximum of 1,000kg loaded on the trailer.
D1+E	A training load weighing a minimum of 600kg and a maximum of 1,000kg loaded on the trailer.

any person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purpose of supervising the test or otherwise.

10

In this regulation and regulation 39—

“appropriate licence" means a licence, other than an excepted provisional licence, which—
1. a
  is valid at the date of the test,
2. b
  bears the signature of the person who has submitted himself for the test, and
3. c
  is either—
  1. i
    a provisional licence authorising the person submitting himself for the test to drive motor vehicles of the same class as the vehicle which he has provided for the test, or
  2. ii
    a full licence which by virtue of section 98 of the Traffic Act and regulation 19, authorises that person to drive motor vehicles of that class subject to the same conditions as if he were so authorised by a provisional licence, or
  3. iii
    a Northern Ireland licence corresponding to either of those licences, or
  4. iv
    a Community licence which, by virtue of section 99A of the Traffic Act and regulation 19, authorises that person to drive motor vehicles of that class subject to the same conditions as if he were so authorised by a provisional licence;
“excepted provisional licence" means a licence which—
1. a
  was in force at a time before 1st January 1997, and
2. b
  is issued as a provisional licence in respect of motor vehicles of a class included (by virtue of these Regulations) in category C+E or D+E or sub-categories C1 and D1 (not for hire or reward),
but does not include a licence which was granted to a full-time member of the armed forces of the Crown to whom the provisions of regulation 11(1) do not apply by virtue of paragraph (2) of that regulation.

Examiner’s right to refuse to conduct test39

F411ZA1

An appointed person shall refuse to conduct a safe road use test where the requirement in regulation 38(ZA1) is not met.

1

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), where a person submitting himself for—

a

a theory test fails to satisfy the person authorised to conduct it that he has complied with any requirement imposed by regulation 38(3), or

b

a practical F420test (other than in relation to F329a two-wheeled vehicle of a class included in category F329AM or A) or unitary test fails to satisfy the person authorised to conduct it that he has complied with any requirement imposed by paragraphs (4) to (10) of regulation 37 or by paragraph (4), (5) F292or (7) of regulation 38,

the person authorised to conduct the test must refuse to do so.

F2701A

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the person authorised to conduct a test in relation to F369a two-wheeled vehicle of a class included in category F369AM or A must refuse to do so where—

a

a person submitting to a manoeuvres test fails to satisfy the person conducting the test that any requirement imposed by paragraph (4) of regulation 37, by paragraph (4), (5), (7) or (8) of regulation 38 or by paragraph (1A)(a) of regulation 40A has been complied with; or

b

a person submitting to a practical test fails to satisfy the person conducting the test that any requirement imposed by paragraph (4) of regulation 37, by paragraph (4), (5), (7), (8), (8A) or (8B) of regulation 38 or by paragraph (1A)(c) of regulation 40A has been complied with.

2

Where a person—

a

fails to produce an appropriate licence as required under paragraph (3)(a)(i) or (5)(a) of regulation 38, or

b

where he has submitted himself for a F133manoeuvres test, practical test or unitary test, fails to produce a document required to be produced F350in accordance with paragraph (4), (8), (8A) or (8B) of that regulation,

if the person authorised to conduct the test—

i

is satisfied from other evidence that the document in question exists, and

ii

in the case of a person who has failed to produce a licence, is satisfied that the requirements of regulation 38(3)(a)(ii) or (5)(b) have been complied with,

he may conduct the test.

3

Where a person with special needs has failed to give to the person conducting a theory test such notice of those needs (being not less than 15 working days) as he may reasonably require the person authorised to conduct the test may refuse to do so.

4

Where a person who requires the assistance of an interpreter at the theory test attends at the test with an interpreter who—

a

is not approved by the Secretary of State to act as such, or

b

appears to be acquainted with the test candidate,

the standard test of driving theory and the standard test of hazard perception, and

b

the practical test,

and a person taking such a test must pass both parts.

2B

c

a practical test of driving skills and behaviour,

and a person taking such a test must pass all three parts.

4

The test for a licence authorising the driving of a motor vehicle of a class included in category B+E, C+E and D+E—

a

in a case where the test is for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in sub-category C1+E and the applicant is the holder of a full licence which was in force at a time before 1st January 1997 and authorises the driving of motor vehicles included in sub-category C1+E (8.25 tonnes) but not the driving of any other vehicles included in category C+E, shall consist of the matters prescribed in respect of the large vehicle test of driving theory for category C, the large vehicle hazard perception test and the specified requirements prescribed in respect of the practical test for category C+E, and

b

in any other case, shall consist of a practical test only.

5

The test for a licence authorising the driving of a motor vehicle of a class included in category F, G, H or K shall be a unitary test and a person taking such a test shall be treated as having passed it if he satisfies the person conducting the test that he is—

a

generally competent to drive a vehicle of that class without danger to, and with due consideration for, other road users,

b

fully conversant with the Highway Code, and

c

able to comply with the requirements specified in regulation 40C(6) in respect of a vehicle of that class.

a valid large vehicle theory test pass certificate in respect of that category; or

F591ii

a certificate or certificates relating to the passing of those parts of the Northern Ireland test referred to in sub-paragraph (a).

F285... The specified requirements for a practical or unitary test in respect of a licence authorising the driving of a motor vehicle of a class included in a category shown in column (1) of the table are the requirements specified in relation to that category in column (3) of the table.

Table

(1) Category	(2) Specified matters	(3) Specified requirements

F178AM	Matters specified in Part 1 of Schedule 7.	Requirements specified in Part 1 of Schedule 8.
A	Matters specified in Part 1 of Schedule 7.	Requirements specified in Part 1 of Schedule 8.
B	Matters specified in Part 2 of Schedule 7.	Requirements specified in Part 2 of Schedule 8.
B + E	—	Requirements specified in Part 2 of Schedule 8.
C	Matters specified in Part 3 of Schedule 7.	Requirements specified in Part 3 of Schedule 8.
D	Matters specified in Part 4 of Schedule 7.	Requirements specified in Part 4 of Schedule 8.
C + E	—	Requirements specified in Part 3 of Schedule 8.
D + E	—	Requirements specified in Part 4 of Schedule 8.
F	—	Requirements specified in Parts 5 and 6 of Schedule 8.
G	—	Requirements specified in Parts 5 and 6 of Schedule 8.
H	—	Requirements specified in Parts 5 and 7 of Schedule 8.
K	—	Requirements specified in Part 5 of Schedule 8.
F432. . .	F432. . .	F432. . .

F1447

The specified requirements for the manoeuvres test are those specified in Schedule 8A.

Nature of extended driving tests41

1

Where a person is disqualified by order of a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act until he passes an extended driving test, the test which he must pass is a test conducted in accordance with F455regulations 40 to 40C as modified by virtue of paragraph (2) of this regulation.

F3582

For the purposes of an extended driving test, the provisions of regulations 40 to 40C shall apply as if regulation 40(1) were omitted and as if for sub-paragraph (c) of regulation 40B(5) there were substituted—

c
the time during which that person is required to drive on roads is not less than 60 minutes.

vehicles in category D which are driven otherwise than for hire or reward;

2

Where this regulation applies the Secretary of State shall grant to the person who passed the test—

F235a

in a case where the test was passed on a three-wheeled moped or a light quadricycle, a licence authorising the driving of all vehicles having three or four wheels included in category AM;

b

in any other case, a licence authorising the driving of all vehicles included in category F146AM.

Upgrading of entitlements by virtue of passing second test45

F2541

A person who has passed tests for a licence authorising the driving of motor vehicles included in category D and category C + E is deemed, subject to the following paragraphs of this regulation, competent to drive (in addition to the classes of motor vehicle in respect of which the tests were passed) vehicles included in the category D + E.

for “D+E" there were substituted “vehicles in category D+E driven otherwise than for hire or reward".

6

In the case of a person who has passed a test for a licence authorising the driving only of those classes of vehicle in category C+E which are drawbar trailer combinations, paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) and F433Table B in Schedule 9 shall apply as if he had passed a test for a licence authorising only the driving of the corresponding classes of vehicle in category C.

7

Where, in Table B, the upgrade category is qualified by the expression “(a)", the person is deemed competent to drive only such classes of vehicle therein as have automatic transmission.

8

Where a person has passed a test prescribed in respect of category B+E which authorises the driving only of classes of vehicle having automatic transmission and a test prescribed in respect of any class of vehicle in category C or D which authorises the driving of vehicles with manual transmission, he is deemed competent to drive vehicles in category B+E with manual transmission.

9

Where a person, who is the holder of a licence which authorises the driving of motor vehicles included in categories B and B+E and sub-categories C1, C1+E (8.25 tonnes), D1 (not for hire or reward) and D1+E (not for hire or reward) which have automatic transmission, passes a test prescribed in respect of category B, B+E, C or D which authorises the driving of vehicles with manual transmission, he is deemed competent to drive vehicles in category B+E and in sub-categories C1, C1+E (8.25 tonnes), D1 (not for hire or reward) and D1+E (not for hire or reward) which have manual transmission.

10

Where a person has passed tests for a licence authorising the driving of—

a

motor vehicles included in category B, other than vehicles included in F354former sub-category B1 or category” B1 (invalid carriages), having automatic transmission, and

b

motor vehicles included in category B+E, C or D having manual transmission,

he is deemed competent to drive vehicles in category B which have manual transmission.

11

In this regulation—

a

“upgrade category" means the additional category or sub-category which the person passing the tests (or holding the licence and passing the test) is deemed competent to drive by virtue of the relevant provision of this regulation, F171...

b

a reference to a test or a practical test includes, as the case may be, a reference to a Northern Ireland test of competence or a Northern Ireland practical test corresponding thereto.

F64c

where, before 19th January 2013, a test was passed, or a licence was held, authorising the driving of motor vehicles in former sub-category D1, references to “sub-category D1” shall include vehicles which would fall within sub-category D1, save that the maximum length of the vehicle exceeds 8 metres,

d

where, before 19th January 2013, a test was passed, or a licence was held, authorising the driving of motor vehicles in former sub-category D1+E, references to “sub-category D1+E” shall include vehicles which would fall within sub-category D1+E save that the maximum length of the tractor vehicle exceeds 8 metres, and

e

where, before 19th January 2013, a test was passed, or a licence was held, authorising the driving of vehicles in former category B+E, references to “category B+E” shall include vehicles which would fall within category B+E save that the maximum authorised mass of the trailer or semi-trailer (as the case may be) exceeds 3500 kilograms.

F43912

Paragraph (11)(c) and (d) shall apply to references in Schedule 9 to “sub-category D1” and “sub-category D1+E” as that paragraph applies to such references in this regulation.

Entitlement upon passing an appropriate driving test46

1

Where a person—

a

is disqualified by order of a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act until he passes the appropriate driving test, and

b

b

is disqualified on or after 19th January 2013 and upon the date of disqualification the standard access period has not expired,

the disqualification shall not, by virtue of paragraph (2) or (7), be deemed to have expired in relation to A3 motorcycles until the standard access period has expired.

F2494A

In the case of a side-car licence holder who—

a

was disqualified before 19th January 2013 where the standard access period had not expired at the date of disqualification and has not expired, or

b

is disqualified on or after 19th January 2013 and upon the date of disqualification the standard access period has not expired,

the disqualification shall not, by virtue of paragraph (2) or (7), be deemed to have expired in relation to A3 motorcycle and side-car combinations until the standard access period has expired.

5

Paragraph (3)(a) shall not apply where the additional category is F104AM, F, G, H, K or L.

6

F571Subject to paragraph (6A), where the person who is disqualified passes the F200two-part practical test on a vehicle of a class included in category A, other than sub-category A1, the disqualification shall be deemed to have expired additionally in relation to all classes of vehicle included in—

a

on the date on which the person to whom the certificate is issued is disqualified by order of a court under section 34 or 35of the Offenders Act,

c

on the date on which that person is disqualified by order of a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act until that person passes an appropriate driving test, or

d

on the date on which that person’s driving licence is revoked under section 3 of the New Drivers Act 1995,

whichever is the earliest.

Test results

Evidence of result of theory test F487: vehicles other than category C or D47

F5691

The person conducting a theory test described in regulation F25640(2A)(a), (2B)(b) or (2C)(a) shall arrange for the test to be marked on the day of the test.

2

A person conducting the theory test shall, upon completion of the marking of the test, furnish—

a

a person who passes the test with a F452standard theory test pass certificate in the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 10;

b

a person who fails to pass the test with a failure statement in the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 10.

3

Where a person who has conducted a theory test is satisfied that a F452standard theory test pass certificate or a failure statement has been furnished in error to a person who took a theory test, he shall, upon receipt of that document from the person who took the test and subject to paragraph (4), furnish that person with a correct certificate or statement, as the case may be.

4

Where the person who took the test alleges that a failure statement has been furnished in error returns the statement not later than 14 days after it is furnished to him to the person who conducted the test with a request in writing that the test be remarked, the person who conducted the test shall comply with that request for the purpose of ascertaining whether an error has been made but subject thereto he shall not be obliged to remark any test.

5

A F452standard theory test pass certificate furnished in error, or with an error in the particulars required to be specified in it, may not be presented, in support of an application for a licence, as evidence that a person has passed the test mentioned in such certificate.

6

A F452standard theory test pass certificate shall be valid for the purposes of F367regulation 38(4), 40A(1)(b)(i) or (1A)(b)(i) or 42(1)(a), (1A)(a), (1B)(a) or (1C) for a period commencing on the date on which the test was taken and ending—

a

two years later, or

b

on the date on which the person to whom the certificate was given is disqualified by order of a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act until he passes the appropriate driving test,

whichever is the earlier.

7

3

The person conducting a large vehicle test of hazard perception shall, upon completion of the test, furnish—

a

a person who passes the test with a statement of performance in the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 10B;

b

a person who fails to pass the test with a statement of performance in the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 10B.

4

Where a person who has conducted a large vehicle test of driving theory or a large vehicle test of hazard perception is satisfied that a statement of performance has been furnished in error to a person who took the test, he shall, upon receipt of that document from that person, and subject to paragraph (5), furnish that person with a correct statement.

A large vehicle theory test pass certificate shall cease to be valid if the person to whom it is furnished is disqualified by order of a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act until he passes the appropriate driving test.

8

A person authorised to conduct theory tests by virtue of paragraphs (b), (c), (da), (db), (e) or (f) of regulation 23(1) or regulation 23(2)(b) shall issue large vehicle theory test pass certificates using forms supplied by the Secretary of State.

a mobile project vehicle.

2

For the purposes of this Part of these Regulations, an exempted military vehicle is a large goods or passenger-carrying vehicle falling withing any of the following classes—

a

a vehicle designed for fire fighting or fire salvage purposes which is the property of, or for the time being under the control of, the Secretary of State for Defence, when being driven by a member of the armed forces of the Crown;

b

a vehicle being driven by a member of the armed forces of the Crown in the course of urgent work of national importance in accordance with an order of the Defence Council in pursuance of the Defence (Armed Forces) Regulations 1939 F43 which were continued permanently in force, in the form set out in Part C of Schedule 2 to the Emergency Laws (Repeal) Act, 1959 F44, by section 2 of the Emergency Powers Act 1964 F45; or

c

an armoured vehicle other than a track-laying vehicle which is the property of, or for the time being under the control of, the Secretary of State for Defence.

3

In this Regulation—

“digging machine" has the same meaning as in paragraph 4(4) of Schedule 1 to the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994;
“agricultural motor vehicle", “engineering plant", “industrial tractor" and “works truck" have the same meaning as in regulation 3(2) of the Construction and Use Regulations;
“public road" has the same meaning as in section 62(1) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994;
“road construction machinery" means a machine or device suitable for use for the construction and repair of roads and used for no purpose other than the construction and repair of roads; and
“road construction vehicle" means a vehicle which—
1. a
  is constructed or adapted for use for the conveyance of road construction machinery which is built in as part of, or permanently attached to, that vehicle, and
2. b
  is not constructed or adapted for the conveyance of any other load except articles and materials used for the purposes of such machinery.

Correspondences52

1

For the purposes of section 89A(5) of the Traffic Act, a heavy goods vehicle or public service vehicle of a class specified in column (1) of the table at the end of this regulation corresponds to a class of large goods vehicle or passenger-carrying vehicle, as the case may be, specified in column (2) of that table in relation to the class of vehicle in column (1).

2

For the purposes of paragraph (1), where a heavy goods vehicle driver’s licence held before 1st April 1991 was restricted to vehicles having a permissible maximum weight not exceeding 10 tonnes by virtue of—

a

paragraph 3(3) and (5) of Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic (Drivers’ Ages and Hours of Work) Act 1976 F46; or

b

paragraph (1) or (2) of regulation 31 of the Heavy Goods Vehicles (Drivers’ Licences) Regulations 1977 F47;

before those enactments ceased to have effect, such restriction shall be disregarded.

TABLE

(1)	(2)
Class of heavy goods or public service vehicle	Corresponding class of large goods or passenger—carrying vehicle
Heavy goods vehicles	Large goods vehicles
1	Categories C and C+E
1A	Categories C and C+E (limited, in each case, to vehicles with automatic transmission)
2	Category C and vehicles in category C+E which are drawbar trailer combinations
2A	Category C and vehicles in category C+E which are drawbar trailer combinations (limited, in each case, to vehicles with automatic transmission)
3	Category C and vehicles in category C+E which are drawbar trailer combinations
3A	Category C and vehicles in category C+E which are drawbar trailer combinations (limited, in each case, to vehicles with automatic transmission)
Public Service Vehicles	Passenger-carrying vehicles
1	Categories D and D+E
1A	Categories D and D+E (limited, in each case, to vehicles with automatic transmission)
2	Categories D and D+E
2A	Categories D and D+E (limited, in each case, to vehicles with automatic transmission)
3	Category D
3A	Category D (limited to vehicles with automatic transmission)
4	Sub-category D1 and vehicles in category D not more than 5.5 metres in length
4A	Sub-category D1 and vehicles in category D not more than 5.5 metres in length (limited, in each case, to vehicles with automatic transmission)

Part IV of the Traffic Act: dual purpose vehicles53

1

Except in the case of a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (2), Part IV of the Traffic Act and regulations 54 to 57 shall apply to dual purpose vehicles to the extent that they apply to passenger-carrying vehicles.

2

Part IV of the Traffic Act and regulations 54 to 57 shall apply to any dual purpose vehicle which is—

a

driven by a member of the armed forces of the Crown, and

b

used to carry passengers for naval, military or air force purposes,

to the extent that they apply to large goods vehicles.

Persons under the age of 21

F316 Large goods vehicle drivers' licences granted to persons under the age of 2154

1

A large goods vehicle driver’s licence granted to a person under the age of 21 is subject to the conditions prescribed in relation thereto, for the purposes of section 114(1) of the Traffic Act, in the following paragraphs.

2

An LGV trainee driver’s licence is subject to the condition that its holder shall not drive a large goods vehicle of any class which the licence authorises him to drive unless—

a

he is a registered employee of a registered employer, and

b

the vehicle is a large goods vehicle of a class to which his training agreement applies and is owned or operated by that registered employer or by a registered LGV driver training establishment.

3

A large goods vehicle driver’s licence held by a member of the armed forces of the Crown is subject to the condition that he shall not drive a large goods vehicle of any class unless it is owned or operated by the Secretary of State for Defence and is being used for naval, military or air force purposes.

4

A large goods vehicle driver’s licence which—

a

authorises the driving of a class of vehicles included in category C, and

b

is a full licence,

is subject to the condition that its holder shall not drive large goods vehicles of a class included in category C+E, other than vehicles included in sub-category C1+E the maximum authorised mass of which does not exceed 7.5 tonnes, as if he were authorised to do so by a provisional licence before the expiration of a period of six months commencing on the date on which he passed the test for that licence.

5

In this regulation—

“LGV trainee driver’s licence” means a large goods vehicle driver’s licence which—
1. a
  authorises its holder to drive vehicles of a class included in category C or C+E,
2. b
  is held by a person other than a member of the armed forces of the Crown, and
3. c
  is in force for a period during the whole or part of which that person is under the age of 21;
“registered”, in relation to an employee, employer or training establishment, means registered for the time being by the F71Skills for Logistics Council in accordance with the Training Scheme;
“training agreement”, in relation to an individual who is undergoing, or is to undergo, driver training under the Training Scheme, means the agreement between that individual and a registered employer;
“the Training Committee” means the Young LGV Driver Committee which is referred to in the Training Scheme;
F59“the Training Scheme” means the Young Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver Training Scheme which was established by Skills for Logistics and approved by the Secretary of State for the purpose of regulations under section 101(2) of the Traffic Act on 24 February 2004 for training young drivers of large goods vehicles.

Drivers’ conduct

Large goods vehicle drivers’ licences and LGV Community licences: obligatory revocation or withdrawal and disqualification55

1

The prescribed circumstances for the purposes of section 115(1)(a) of the Traffic Act are that, in the case of the holder of a large goods vehicle driver’s licence who is under the age of 21, he has been convicted (or is, by virtue of section F22358A of the Offenders Act, to be treated as if he had been convicted) of an offence as a result of which the number of penalty points to be taken into account under section 29 of the Offenders Act F48 exceeds three.

2

The prescribed circumstances for the purposes of section 115A(1)(a) of the Traffic Act are that, in the case of the holder of an LGV Community licence who is under the age of 21, he has been convicted (or is, by virtue of section F16158A of the Offenders Act, to be treated as if he had been convicted) of an offence as a result of which the number of penalty points to be taken into account under section 29 of the Offenders Act exceeds three.

3

Where—

a

a large goods vehicle drivers’ licence is revoked under section 115(1)(a) of the Traffic Act, or

b

the Secretary of State serves a notice on a person in pursuance of section 115A(1)(a) of that Act,

the cases in which the person whose licence has been revoked or, as the case may be, on whom the notice has been served must be disqualified indefinitely or for a fixed period shall be determined by the Secretary of State.

4

Where the Secretary of State makes a determination under paragraph (3) that a person is to be disqualified for a fixed period he shall be disqualified until he reaches 21 years of age or for such longer period as the Secretary of State shall determine.

if he is to be disqualified until he passes a test, which test he should be required to pass,

may be referred by the Secretary of State to F213a traffic commissioner.

6

Where the Secretary of State determines that a person shall be disqualified for a fixed period, that period shall commence on the expiration of the period of disqualification ordered by the court.

7

Where this regulation applies, subsections (3) to (6) of section 116 of the Traffic Act shall apply, but as if—

a

subsection (4)(a) were omitted,

b

for the words “in any other case, revoke the licence or suspend it" in subsection (4)(b) there were substituted “suspend the licence", and

c

the references to sections 115(1) and 116(1) of that Act were references to this regulation.

Removal of disqualification57

1

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary of State may remove a disqualification for a period of more than two years imposed under section 117(2)(a) of the Traffic Act, after consultation with F265a traffic commissioner in a case which was referred under regulation 56(5), if an application for the removal of the disqualification is made after the expiration of whichever is relevant of the following periods commencing on the date of the disqualification—

a

two years, if the disqualification is for less than four years;

b

one half of the period of the disqualification, if it is for less than ten years, but not less than four years;

c

five years in any other case.

2

An application may not be made if the applicant has during the relevant period been convicted (or treated as convicted) of an offence by virtue of which he has incurred—

a

penalty points, or

b

an endorsement of a Northern Ireland driving licence held by himF494... with particulars of a conviction pursuant to provisions for the time being in force in Northern Ireland that correspond to sections 44 and F56245A of the Offenders Act.

3

Where an application under paragraph (1) for the removal of a disqualification is refused, a further such application shall not be entertained if made within three months after the date of refusal.

PART V APPROVED TRAINING COURSES FOR RIDERS OF MOTOR BICYCLES AND MOPEDS

Approved training courses

Provision of approved training courses58

1

For the purposes of section 97(3)(e) of the Traffic Act an approved training course is a course for riders of motor bicycles or mopeds both complying with and conducted in accordance with this Part of these Regulations and approved by the Secretary of State.

2

An approved training course may be provided—

a

by the Secretary of State, in so far as concerns the instruction of persons in the civil service of the Crown under his department,

b

by the Secretary of State for Defence, in so far as concerns the instruction of persons in the service of the Crown under his department, and

c

by any chief officer of police, in so far as concerns the instruction of—

i

members of the police force of which he is the chief officer, or

F558ii

persons employed in the driving of motor vehicles for police purposes by the chief officer or by the police authority or local policing body for the area in respect of which he is the chief officer,

if that person satisfies the conditions mentioned in paragraph (4).

3

A person may apply to the Secretary of State to be authorised to provide approved training courses and the Secretary of State may give such authorisation subject to any conditions which he thinks fit to impose if he is satisfied that the applicant satisfies the conditions mentioned in paragraph (4).

4

The conditions specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) are that he—

a

is a fit and proper person to conduct courses,

b

will make proper arrangements for the conduct of courses in accordance with these Regulations, and

c

will keep proper records of courses and the results thereof.

5

In this Part of these Regulations—

“approved training body" means a person authorised to provide approved training courses under this Part;
“approved training course" has the meaning given in paragraph (1);
“prescribed training course" means a course containing the elements prescribed under the regulation 59.

Nature and conduct of training courses59

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a person authorised or deemed to be authorised as an assistant instructor by virtue of regulations in force on 30th January 1998 shall be entitled to conduct, on behalf of an approved training body, the instruction of riders of motor bicycles in all elements other than element (E) of the prescribed training course.

2

No person authorised or deemed to be authorised as an assistant instructor may conduct instruction if at any time he ceases to hold a full licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category A (other than a licence authorising the driving only of F379A1 motorcycles) or if the Secretary of State, being satisfied that he is not a fit and proper person to conduct instruction, withdraws approval of his authorisation to act as an assistant instructor.

3

No person shall be entitled to conduct training otherwise than as a certified instructor or certified direct access instructor after 30th January 2002.

Withdrawal of approval to provide training courses or to act as instructor62

1

The Secretary of State may at any time by notice in writing withdraw an authorisation given under regulation 58(3), an approval given under regulation 60(4)(b) or an authorisation granted by virtue of regulation 61(1).

2

Where the Secretary of State withdraws an authorisation given under regulation 58(3)—

a

the approval of that person for the purposes of that regulation, and

b

the authority of that person, and of any other person whom he has approved to act as a certified or assistant instructor,

shall cease forthwith and the person whose approval is withdrawn shall, before the expiration of a period of 28 days commencing on the date of withdrawal, return to the Secretary of State all certificates which were issued to him under regulation 60(4)(c) and all forms for certificates which were supplied to him under regulation 68(3).

3

Where the Secretary of State withdraws an approval given under regulation 60(4)(b) or an authorisation granted by virtue of regulation 61(1)—

a

the authority of the person whose approval to act (as the case may be) as a certified or assistant instructor is withdrawn shall cease forthwith, and

b

in the case of the withdrawal of an approval given in respect of a certified instructor, the person whose approval is withdrawn shall as soon as is reasonably practicable return the certificate issued under regulation 60(4)(c) and all forms of certificates which were supplied to him under regulation 68(3) to the approved training body who authorised him who must, on receiving the certificate issued under regulation 60(4)(c), return it to the Secretary of State.

Cessation of conduct of training63

1

Where a certified instructor authorised by an approved training body under regulation 60(2) ceases to conduct instruction on behalf of the body who authorised him, he shall as soon as is reasonably practicable return the certificate issued under regulation 60(4)(c) and all forms of certificates which were supplied to him under regulation 68(3) to the approved training body who must, on receiving the certificate issued under regulation 60(4)(c), return it to the Secretary of State.

2

Where an approved training body who is also entitled under regulation 60(6) to conduct instruction as a certified instructor ceases to conduct such instruction, he shall immediately return the certificate issued under regulation 60(4)(c) and (unless the Secretary of State agrees otherwise) all forms of certificates which were supplied to him under regulation 68(3) to the Secretary of State.

Approved training courses conducted F260by certified direct access instructors64

1

An approved training course for a person holding a provisional licence authorising the driving of F493A2 motorcycles or A3 motorcycles and undertaken by him on F493an A2 motorcycle or an A3 motorcycle, as appropriate must be conducted by a certified direct access instructor.

2

“Certified direct access instructor" means a person authorised (or deemed to have been authorised) in accordance with regulation 65.

either he or another person who is at that time validly authorised by him to provide instruction in the riding of F57motor bicycles other than A1 motorcycles has successfully completed the Secretary of State’s assessment course for certified instructors in addition to the assessment course for direct access instructors, and

c

there is in force in respect of that training body a valid certificate issued by the Secretary of State under paragraph (4),

he shall be deemed to have been authorised under paragraph (1) as a certified direct access instructor.

8

Regulations 60(7) and (8), 62(3) and 63 shall apply in respect of a certified direct access instructor as they apply in respect of a certified instructor as if the references therein to the issue of certificates and the giving or withdrawal of approval were references to the issue of certificates and the giving or withdrawal of approval under this regulation.

9

Where an authorisation given, or deemed to be given, under this regulation in respect of a certified direct access instructor ceases to have effect by virtue of any of the foregoing provisions of this regulation that instructor shall as soon as is reasonably practicable return the certificate issued under paragraph (4) to the approved training body who must, on receiving it, return it immediately to the Secretary of State.

Miscellaneous

Eligibility to undertake approved training course66

No person shall be eligible to undertake an approved training course unless at the time he undertakes it he holds a provisional licence authorising him to drive a motor bicycle or moped of the class on which the course is to be undertaken or is entitled, by virtue of section 98 or 99A of the Traffic Act and regulation 19, to drive a motor bicycle of that class subject to the same conditions as the holder of a provisional licence.

Ratio of trainees to instructors67

1

Where, during an approved training course, more than one person is receiving on-site instruction and practical on-site riding as part of elements (B) and (C) of the prescribed training course—

a

in the case of instruction or riding which may under these Regulations be conducted by a certified or an assistant instructor, there shall be no more than four such persons in the charge of any one instructor at any one time,

b

in the case of instruction or riding which must under regulation 64 be conducted by a certified direct access instructor, there shall be no more than two such persons in the charge of any one instructor at any one time.

2

Subject to paragraph (3), when riders are undertaking element (E) of the prescribed training course—

a

there must be no more than two riders in the charge of any one certified or certified direct access instructor at any one time, and

b

the instructor must be able to communicate with each rider by means of a radio which is not hand-held while in operation.

3

The requirement specified in paragraph (2)(b) shall not apply in the case of a rider who is unable, by reason of impaired hearing, to receive directions from the instructor by radio where the rider and the instructor are employing a satisfactory means of communication which they have agreed before the start of element (E).

Evidence of successful completion of course68

1

The certified instructor or the certified direct access instructor who conducted element (E) of the prescribed training course shall furnish a person who successfully completes an approved training course with a certificate in the form set out in Part 3 of Schedule 13 and signed by that instructor.

2

A certificate under paragraph (1) is not valid either for the purposes of section 97(3)(e) of the Traffic Act or as evidence of the succesful completion of an approved training course for the purposes of regulation 38(8)—

a

if the person to whom it is issued is at the time of issue ineligible to undertake the training course and

F345b

after whichever is the earliest of the following dates, namely—

i

in a case where the person to whom the certificate was furnished is subsequently disqualified by order of a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act, the date on which the order is made;

ii

in a case where the licence of the person to whom the certificate was furnished is subsequently revoked by the Secretary of State under section 3(1) of the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995, the date on which the revocation has effect in accordance with section 3(2) of that Act;

F76iii

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

iv

F458... the last day of the period of 2 years beginning with the date of the certificate.

3

A certified instructor or a certified direct access instructor shall issue certificates using forms supplied by the Secretary of State to the approved training body and the Secretary of State may make a charge of £8 per form.

4

An approved training body may, if satisfied that a certificate issued to a person who has successfully completed an approved training course conducted by that body has been lost or destroyed, issue a duplicate certificate but may not make a charge exceeding £20 in respect of the issue of any one certificate.

F1325

For the purposes of this regulation, a certificate furnished before 19th January 2013 in the form set out in Part 3 of Schedule 13 to these Regulations as they stood before amendment by the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 shall be regarded as a certificate under paragraph (1).

F548Approved training courses before 19th January 201368A

1

A person who, before 19th January 2013, was authorised as an approved training body, or as a certified instructor, shall be treated as an approved training body or a certified instructor (as the case may be) in relation to motor bicycles or mopeds, as appropriate.

2

A person who, before 19th January 2013, was authorised, or deemed to be authorised, as a certified direct access instructor shall be treated as, or as being deemed to be authorised as, a certified direct access instructor in relation to motor bicycles.

3

A course which, before 19th January 2013, was an approved training course shall be treated as an approved training course for riders of bicycles or mopeds, as appropriate.

4

A certificate which, before 19th January 2013, was issued to a person referred to in paragraph (1) in the form set out in Part I of Schedule 13 shall, subject to regulation 60(7), be treated as being in force in respect of that person.

Exemptions from Part V69

F4031

Subject to paragraph (2), section 98(3)(c) of the Traffic Act shall not apply to a person who—

a

passed a test in respect of a vehicle in former category P after 30th November 1990 and before 19th January 2013, or

b

passes the test for the time being prescribed in respect of category AM,

and such a person shall be exempt from the requirement imposed by section 89(2A) of that Act.

2

Paragraph (1) shall cease to apply to a person if he is disqualified by order of a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act.

F5352A

Subject to paragraph (2C), section 89(2A) of the Traffic Act shall not apply to a person who is for the time being the holder of a full licence for a class of vehicle included in category A in respect of a test of competence to drive a vehicle of any other class included in that category.

2B

Subject to paragraph (2C), a person who is for the time being the holder of a full licence for a class of vehicle included in F294category AM or A shall be exempt from the restriction imposed by section 97(3)(e) on his driving a vehicle of F294any class included in F294category AM or A.

2C

The exemptions conferred by paragraphs (2A) and (2B) shall not apply in relation to the holder of a full licence authorising him only to drive a vehicle included in category A having automatic transmission in respect of—

a

a test of competence to drive a vehicle having manual transmission; or

b

his driving a vehicle having manual transmission.

3

A provisional licence or provisional entitlement holder who is resident on an exempted island shall be exempt from the requirement imposed by section 89(2A) of the Traffic Act in respect of a test of competence to drive a motor bicycle of any class taken, or to be taken, on an island, whether or not that island is an exempted island.

4

A provisional licence holder who is resident on an exempted island shall be exempt from the restriction imposed by section 97(3)(e) of the Traffic Act if he satisfies either of the conditions set out in paragraph (6).

5

Section 98(3)(c) of the Traffic Act shall not apply to a provisional entitlement holder who is resident on an exempted island if he satisfies either of the conditions set in paragraph (6).

6

The conditions referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5) are that he is—

a

driving on an exempted island, whether or not he is also resident on that island; or

b

driving on an island which is not an exempted island for the purpose of—

i

undertaking, or travelling to or from, an approved training course,

ii

undergoing, or travelling to or from a place where he is to take or where he has taken, a test of competence prescribed in respect of category F119AM or A.

7

In this regulation—

“exempted island" means any island in Great Britain other than—
1. a
  the Isle of Wight, the island which comprises Lewis and Harris, the island which comprises North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist, Mainland Orkney and Mainland Shetland, and
2. b
  any other island from which motor vehicles not constructed or adapted for special purposes can at some time be conveniently driven to a road in any other part of Great Britain because of the presence of a bridge, tunnel, ford or other way suitable for the passage of such motor vehicles;
“provisional licence holder" means a person who holds a provisional licence which, subject to section 97(3) of the Traffic Act, authorises the driving of motor bicycles of any class; and
“provisional entitlement holder" means a person who holds a full licence which is treated, by virtue of section 98 of the Traffic Act and regulation 19, as authorising him to drive motor bicycles of any class as if he held a provisional licence therefor.

PART VI DISABILITIES

Licence groups70

1

In this Part of these Regulations—

“Group 1 licence" means a licence in so far as it authorises its holder to drive classes of motor vehicle included in—
1. a
  F563categories AM, A, B, B+E, F, G, H, K and L,
2. b
  the former category N,
“Group 2 licence" means, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a licence in so far as it authorises its holder to drive classes of motor vehicle included in any other category, and
“licence" includes, unless the context otherwise requires, a Northern Ireland licence and a Community licence.

2

In so far as a licence authorises its holder to drive vehicles of a class included in sub-categories C1, C1+E (8.25 tonnes), D1 (not for hire or reward) and D1+E (not for hire or reward) it is a Group 1 licence while it remains in force if—

a

it was in force at a time before 1st January 1997, or

b

it is granted upon the expiry of a licence which was in force at a time before 1st January 1997 and comes into force not later than 31st December 1997.

3

Subject to paragraph (6)(d) of regulation 7, a licence shall be a Group 1 licence in so far as it authorises, by virtue of paragraphs (4), (5) and (6) of that regulation, the driving of a class of motor vehicles which is not included in a category or sub-category specified in relation to a Group 1 licence in paragraph (1) or (2) above.

in paragraph (2)(b), the expression “cardiologist" means a registered medical practitioner who specialises in disorders or defects of the heart and who, in that connection, holds a hospital appointment;

c

in paragraph (3), references to a limb include references to a part of a limb, and the reference to loss of use, in relation to a limb, includes a reference to a deficiency of limb movement or power.

Disabilities prescribed in respect of Group 1 licences72

F4571

Impairment of vision is prescribed for the purposes of section 92(2) of the Traffic Act as a relevant disability in relation to an applicant for, or a holder of, a Group 1 licence, who is unable to satisfy the following standards—

a

the Group 1 visual acuity standard in paragraph (1A);

b

the Group 1 visual field standard in paragraph (1C); and

c

in the case of a person with diplopia or sight in only one eye, the adaptation standard in paragraph (1D).

1A

The Group 1 visual acuity standard is—

a

a visual acuity of at least 6/12 (decimal 0.5); and

b

undertakes appropriate blood glucose monitoring;

c

is under regular medical review; and

d

is a person in respect of whom the Secretary of State is satisfied that the driving of a vehicle in accordance with the licence is not likely to be a source of danger to the public.

F3827

a

in relation to eyesight—

references to measurements of visual acuity are references to visual acuity measured as decimals or fractions on the Snellen Scale; and
“sight in only one eye” means there is total functional loss of vision in one eye, or use of only one eye.
1. a
  in relation to epilepsy and isolated seizure—
“epilepsy” means the occurrence of two or more unprovoked seizures over a period which exceeds 24 hours and “epileptic seizure” means any such seizure;
“isolated seizure” means—
1. i
  one or more unprovoked seizures occurring over a single period which does not exceed 24 hours; or
2. ii
  one or more unprovoked seizures occurring over a period which does not exceed 24 hours, where that period of seizure has occurred more than five years after the last unprovoked seizure;
“medication adjustment seizure” means a seizure occurring during and because of documented physician advised substitution, reduction or withdrawal of anti epilepsy medication;
“provoked seizure” means a seizure which has a recognisable causative factor which is reliably avoidable and which is not a medication adjustment seizure;
“unprovoked seizure” means a seizure which is not a provoked seizure.
1. a
  in relation to diabetes—
“impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia” means the inability to detect the onset of hypoglycaemia because of a total absence of warning symptoms;
“severe hypoglycaemia” means an episode of hypoglycaemia requiring the assistance of another person.

was the holder of a valid Group 2 licence or obsolete vocational licence upon each relevant date specified in column (1) of Table 1 at the end of this regulation, and

ii

if he is an applicant for a Group 2 licence, satisfies the Secretary of State that he has had adequate recent driving experience and has not during the period of 10 years immediately before the date of the application been involved in any road accident in which his defective eyesight was a contributory factor,

the standard prescribed in relation to him in column (2) of Table 1;

b

in the case of a person who—

i

does not fall within sub-paragraph (a), and

ii

the applicant has attended an examination by a registered medical practitioner, who has provided a report sufficient to satisfy the Secretary of State that the applicant has a history of responsible diabetic control and currently has a minimal risk of impairment due to hypoglycaemia.

e

isolated seizure has the same meaning as in regulation 72(7)(b), except that “ten years” is substituted for “five years” in sub paragraph (ii) of that definition.

TABLE 1

(1) Person holding Group 2 licence or obsolete vocational licence on:	(2) Standard of visual acuity applicable:
F230. . .	F230. . .
2. 1 March 1992, but not on 1 January 1983	F131acuity (with the aid of corrective lenses if necessary) of at least 6/9 (decimal 0.66) in the better eye or at least 6/12 (decimal 0.5) in the worse eye, or uncorrected acuity of at least 3/60 (decimal 0.05) in at least one eye.

TABLE 2

(1) Person holding Group 2 licence on:	(2) Standard of visual acuity applicable:
1. 31 December 1996, but not on 1 March 1992.	F66Acuity (with the aid of corrective lenses if necessary) of at least 6/9 in the better eye and at least 6/12 in the worse eye and, if corrective lenses are needed to meet that standard, uncorrected acuity of at least 3/60 in at least one eye.
F436. . .	F436. . .

Disabilities requiring medical investigation: High Risk Offenders74

1

Subject to paragraph (2), the circumstances prescribed for the purposes of subsection (5) of section 94 of the Traffic Act, under subsection (4) of that section, are that the person who is an applicant for, or holder of, a licence—

a

has been disqualified by an order of a court by reason that the proportion of alcohol in his body equalled or exceeded—

i

87.5 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath, or

ii

200 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood, or

iii

267.5 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of urine;

b

has been disqualified by order of a court by reason that he has failed, without reasonable excuse, to provide a specimen when required to do so pursuant to section 7 of the Traffic Act; F400...

F449bb

has been disqualified by order of a court by reason of failure, without reasonable excuse, to give permission for a laboratory test of a specimen of blood taken pursuant to section 7A of the Traffic Act; or

c

has been disqualified by order of a court on two or more occasions within any period of 10 years by reason that—

i

the proportion of alcohol in his breath, blood or urine exceeded the limit prescribed by virtue of section 5 of the Traffic Act, or

ii

he was unfit to drive through drink contrary to section 4 of that Act.

2

For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a) and (b) a court order shall not be taken into account unless it was made on or after 1st June 1990 and paragraph (1)(c) shall not apply to a person unless the last such order was made on or after 1st June 1990.

F1023

For the purposes of paragraph 1(bb) a court order shall not be taken into account unless it was made on or after 1st June 2013.

Examination by an officer of the Secretary of State75

1

There are prescribed for the purposes of section 94(5)(b)(ii) (examination of a licence applicant or holder by an officer of the Secretary of State) the following disabilities—

F277a

impairment of vision;

b

a disability consisting of any one or more of the following—

i

the absence of one or more limbs,

ii

the deformity of one or more limbs,

iii

the loss of use of one or more limbs whether or not progressive in nature, and

iv

impairment of co-ordination of movement of the limbs or of co-ordination between a limb and the eye;

c

impairment of cognitive functions or behaviour;

2

In paragraph (1)(b), a reference to a limb includes a reference to part of a limb, and the reference to loss of use in relation to a limb includes a reference to impairment of limb movement, power or sensation.

PART VII SUPPLEMENTARY

Transitional provisions

Effect of change in classification of vehicles for licensing purposes76

1

In a licence (whether full or provisional) granted before 1st January 1997, a reference to motor vehicles in an F541older category shall be construed as a reference to motor vehicles in the new category corresponding thereto and a reference to motor vehicles of a class included in an F541older category shall be construed as a reference to vehicles of the corresponding class included in the new category.

2

Where a licence granted before 1st January 1997 authorises only the driving of a class of motor vehicles included in an F541older category having automatic transmission, it shall authorise the driving of the corresponding class of vehicles in the new category having automatic transmission.

F4272A

Subject to paragraphs (3C) to (3E), in a licence (whether full or provisional) granted before 19th January 2013, a reference to motor vehicles in an old category shall be construed as a reference to motor vehicles in the new category corresponding thereto and a reference to motor vehicles of a class included in an old category shall be construed as a reference to vehicles of the corresponding class included in the new category.

3

For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), a reference in a licence to motor vehicles in an F324older category (or a class included in that category) includes a reference in a licence granted before 1st June 1990 to a group or class of motor vehicles which is, by virtue of any enactment, to be construed as a reference to vehicles in the F324older category (or a class included in that category).

F5943C

Where a licence (whether full or provisional) granted before 19th January 2013 authorises the driving of—

a

standard motor bicycles only, or

b

standard motor bicycles and side-car combinations only,

any reference in that licence to motor vehicles in category A (save for those in sub-category A1) shall be construed in accordance with paragraph (3D).

3D

A reference in a licence of the type referred to in paragraph (3C) granted before 19th January 2013 to motor vehicles in category A shall be construed as a reference—

a

where the standard access period has not expired, to motor vehicles in sub-category A2; and

b

where that period has expired, to motor vehicles in category A.

3E

Paragraph (2A) shall not apply to a reference to vehicles in sub-category D1 in a licence granted before 1st January 1997.

3F

Where a licence granted before 19th January 2013 authorises only the driving of a class of motor vehicles included in an old category having automatic transmission, it shall not under this regulation authorise the driving of any vehicle not having automatic transmission.

4

In this regulation—

“old category" and “class included in an old category" mean respectively a category and a class of vehicles specified in F121column (2) of the table at the end of this regulation,
F58“older category” and “class included in an older category”, mean respectively a category and a class of vehicles specified in column (1) of the table at the end of this regulation,
F125“new category” and “class included in a new category”—
1. a
  in relation to an old category, means respectively the category (or, as the case may be, the sub-category) and the class of vehicles specified in column (3) of the table as corresponding to the relevant old category or class included in that old category; and
2. b
  in relation to an older category, means respectively the category (or, as the case may be, the sub-category) and the class of vehicles specified in column (3) of the table as corresponding to the relevant older category or class included in that older category,

“section 19 permit" means a permit granted under section 19 of the 1985 Act.

TABLE

F434(1) Older category or class	(2) Old category or class	(3) Corresponding new category or class
	A (excluding A1)	A
	A1	A1
	B1	Motor tricycles in categories AM and A and light quadricycles in category AM
B1, limited to invalid carriages		B1 (invalid carriages)
	B	B
B plus E		B + E
	B+E	B + E
	C1	C1
C1 plus E		C1 + E (8.25 tonnes)
	C	C
C plus E		C+E
C plus E, limited to drawbar trailer combinations only		Vehicles in category C+E which are drawbar trailer combinations
D1		D1 (not for hire or reward)
	D1	D1
D1 plus E		D1 + E (not for hire or reward)
	D1 + E	D1 + E
D, limited to 16 seats		D1
D, limited to vehicles not more than 5.5 metres in length		D1 and vehicles in category D not more than 5.5 metres in length
D, limited to vehicles not driven for hire or reward		Vehicles in category D which are either driven while being used in accordance with a section 19 permit or, if not being so used, driven otherwise than for hire or reward
	D	D
D plus E		D + E
	F	F
	G	G
	H	H
	K	K
	L	L
	P	Q and AM

Saving in respect of entitlement to Group M77

1

Where a person was authorised by virtue of regulations revoked by these Regulations (whether or not he is also the holder of a licence granted before 1st October 1982) to drive, or to apply for the grant of a licence authorising the driving of, vehicles of a class included in the former group M (trolley vehicles used for the carriage of passengers with more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat), he shall continue to be so authorised and any licence granted to such a person shall be construed as authorising the driving of vehicles of that class.

2

A person who is authorised to drive vehicles of a class included in the former group M shall, to the extent that he is so authorised, be deemed to be the holder of a Group 1 licence.

Saving in respect of entitlement to former category N78

1

Where on 31st December 1996 a person was, by virtue of regulations then in force, the holder of, or entitled to apply for the grant of, a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in—

a

the former category N (vehicles exempt from vehicle excise duty under section 7(1) of the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971) alone, or

b

category F or A and the former category N,

the Secretary of State may, notwithstanding anything otherwise contained in these Regulations, grant to such a person a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in the former category N (with or without vehicles in either or both of the other categories as the case may be) and a person holding such a licence shall be authorised to drive such vehicles.

2

Where on 31st December 1996 a person was the holder of, or entitled to apply for the grant of, a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category B and the former category N, he shall continue to be authorised to drive vehicles in that former category and any licence granted to such a person authorising the driving of vehicles included in category B shall be construed as authorising also the driving of vehicles in that former category.

Saving in respect of entitlement to drive mobile project vehicles79

In relation to a person who was at a time before 1st January 1997 the holder of a licence authorising the driving of vehicles of a class included in category B (except a licence authorising only the driving of vehicles included in F233former sub-category B1 or sub-category or B1 (invalid carriages)), regulation 7(5) shall apply as if paragraphs (b) and (c) and the words “on behalf of a non-commercial body" were omitted.

F176Saving in respect of former category and sub-category79A

Where a person holds a full licence granted before 19th January 2013 authorising the driving of, or is entitled to apply for the grant of a full licence authorising the driving of, vehicles of a class within the category or sub-category referred to in column (1) of Part 4 of Schedule 2—

a

that person is authorised to drive, or entitled to apply for the grant of a licence authorising the driving of (as the case may be), vehicles of the relevant class referred to in column (2) of Part 4 of Schedule 2 which corresponds to that category or sub-category, as appropriate, in column (1); and

b

the licence granted to that person shall be construed as authorising the driving of vehicles of that class.

Miscellaneous

ii

the words after paragraph (c) thereof were omitted;

b

section 27(1) and (3) of the Offenders Act F50 shall apply as if—

i

the references to a licence were references to a relevant permit or a British external licence,

F490ii

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

iii

in subsection (3) the words “, unless he satisfies the Court that he has applied for a new licence and has not received it" were omitted;

F421c

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d

section 47 of the Offenders Act shall apply as if for subsection (2) F51 there were substituted—

2
Where a court orders the holder of a relevant permit or a British external licence to be disqualified it must send the permit or the licence, on its being produced to the court, to the Secretary of State who shall keep it until the disqualification has expired or been removed or the person entitled to it leaves Great Britain and in any case has made a demand in writing for its return to him.
“Relevant permit" has the meaning given by regulation 80 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999.

e

section 164(1), (6) and (8) of the Traffic Act F52 shall apply as if the references therein to a licence were references to a relevant permit or a British external licence F86...; and

f

section 173 of the Traffic Act F53 shall apply as if after paragraph (aa) there were added—

ab
a relevant permit (within the meaning of regulation 80 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999,
ac
a British external licence,

6

In this regulation “relevant permit" means—

i

a “domestic driving permit",

ii

a “Convention driving permit", or

iii

a “British Forces (BFG) driving licence",

within the meaning of article 2(7)—of the Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Order 1975 F54 which is—

a

for the time being valid for the purposes for which it was issued, and

b

is not a domestic driving permit or a British Forces (BFG) driving licence in respect of which any order made, or having effect as if made, by the Secretary of State is for the time being in force under article 2(6) of that Order.

Service personnel81

F498A traffic commissioner is hereby prescribed for the purposes of section 183(6) of the Traffic Act (discharge of Part IV functions in relation to HM Forces).

Northern Ireland licences82

F1471

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2

For the purposes of section 122(4) of the Traffic Act, the magistrates’ court or sheriff to whom an appeal shall lie by the holder of a Northern Ireland licence, being a person who is not resident in Great Britain and who is aggrieved by the suspension or revocation of the licence or by the ordering of disqualification for holding or obtaining a licence, shall be—

a

such a magistrates’ court or sheriff as he may nominate at the time he makes the appeal; or

F134b

if a particular court is not nominated under sub-paragraph (a), the Carlisle Combined Court Centre.

Statement of date of birth83

1

The circumstances in which a person specified in section 164(2) of the Traffic Act shall, on being required by a police constable, state his date of birth are—

a

where that person fails to produce forthwith for examination his licence on being required to do so by a police constable under that section; or

b

where, on being so required, that person produces a licence—

i

which the police constable in question has reason to suspect was not granted to that person, was granted to that person in error or contains an alteration in the particulars entered on the licence (other than as described in paragraph (ii)) made with intent to deceive; or

ii

in which the driver number has been altered, removed or defaced;

c

where that person is a person specified in subsection (1)(d) of that section and the police constable has reason to suspect that he is under 21 years of age.

2

In paragraph (1), “driver number" means the number described as the driver number in the licence.

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Larry WhittyParliamentary under-Secretary of State,Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

We approve the making of these Regulations

Jim Dowd Bob AinsworthTwo of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury

SCHEDULE 1 Regulations Revoked

Regulation 2

Title	Year and Number
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1996	1996/2824
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1997	1997/256
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1997	1997/669
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1997	1997/846
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1997	1997/2070
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 1997	1997/2915
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1998	1998/20
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1998	1998/528
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1998	1998/1229
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1998	1998/2038
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 1999	1999/72
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1999	1999/617

SCHEDULE 2 CATEGORIES AND SUB-CATEGORIES OF VEHICLE FOR LICENSING PURPOSES

Regulations 4 to 6 and 43

PART 1

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F160

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(i)

F98

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(ii)(aa)

F383

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(ii)(bb)

F560

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(iii)(aa)

F174

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(iii)(bb)

F251

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(iv)

F247

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(v)

F214

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(vi)(aa)

F103

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (10.4.2014) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/613), regs. 1, 8(a)

F129

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(vi)(bb)

F415

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 omitted (19.1.2013) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(vii)

F409

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(viii)

F395

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(ix)

F348

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(x)

F207

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (10.4.2014) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/613), regs. 1, 8(b)

F95

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (10.4.2014) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/613), regs. 1, 8(c)

F319

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(xii)

F301

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 added (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(xiii)(aa)

F435

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 omitted (19.1.2013) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(xiii)(bb)

F469

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 omitted (19.1.2013) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(a)(xiv)

(1) Category or sub-category	(2) Classes of vehicle included	(3) Additional categories and sub-categories
F160AM	Mopeds and light quadricycles.	Q
A	F98Motor bicycles and motor tricycles	F383Q, AM, A1, A2 and K
A1	F560A1 motorcycles and A1 motor tricycles	F174Q and AM
F251A2	A sub-category of category A comprising A2 motorcycles.	Q, AM and A1
F247A3	A sub-category of category A comprising A3 motorcycles and A3 motor tricycles.	Q, AM, A1, A2 and K
B	F214F103Motor vehicles, other than vehicles included in category Q, AM, A, F or K, having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes and designed and constructed for not more than eight passengers in addition to the driver, including: (i)a combination of any such vehicle and a trailer where the trailer has a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms; and (ii)a combination of any such vehicle and a trailer where the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 3.5 tonnes.	F129Q, AM, F and K
F415. . .	F415. . .	F415. . .
B+E	F409Combinations of a motor vehicle (being a tractor vehicle in category B) and trailer or semi-trailer where— a the combination does not fall within category B or B96; and b the maximum authorised mass of the trailer or semi-trailer does not exceed 3.5 tonnes.	None
C	Motor vehicles having a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes, other than vehicles falling within category D, F, G or H F395which are designed and constructed for the carriage of no more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver and, including any such vehicle drawing a trailer having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms.	None
C1	A sub-category of category C comprising motor vehicles having a maximum authorised mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 7.5 tonnes F348which are designed and constructed for the carriage of no more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver and, including any such vehicle drawing a trailer having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms.	None
D	F207Motor vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of more than eight passengers in addition to the driver, including any such vehicle drawing a trailer having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms.	None
D1	F95A sub-category of category D comprising motor vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of not more than sixteen passengers not including the driver, with a maximum length not exceeding 8 meters and including any such vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms.	None
C+E	Combinations of a motor vehicle and trailer where the tractor vehicle is in category C but the combination does not fall within that category.	B+E
C1+E	F319A sub-category of category C+E comprising combinations of a motor vehicle in category B, or in sub-category C1, and a trailer or a semi-trailer where the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 12 tonnes and— (a)if the tractor vehicle is in category B, the maximum authorised mass of the trailer or semi-trailer exceeds 3.5 tonnes; and (b)if the tractor vehicle is in sub-category C1, the maximum authorised mass of the trailer or semi-trailer exceeds 750 kilograms.	B+E
D+E	Combinations of a motor vehicle and trailer where the tractor vehicle is in category D but the combination does not fall within that category.	B+E
D1+E	A sub-category of category D+E comprising combinations of a motor vehicle and trailer where: (a)the tractor vehicle is in sub-category D1, F301and (b)the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms but not the unladen weight of the tractor vehicle, (c)F435... (d)F435...	B+E
F	Agricultural or forestry tractors, including any such vehicle drawing a trailer but excluding any motor vehicle included in category H.	K
G	Road rollers.	None
H	Track-laying vehicles steered by their tracks.	None
K	Mowing machines which do not fall within category A and vehicles controlled by a pedestrian.	None
P	F469. . .	F469. . .

PART 2

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F402

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 substituted (1.11.2005) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2717), regs. 1, 10(a)

F216

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 substituted (1.11.2005) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2717), regs. 1, 10(b)

(1) Sub-category	(2) Classes of vehicle included	(3) Additional categories and sub-categories
C1+E (8.25 tonnes)	F402A sub-category of category C+E comprising combinations of a motor vehicle and trailer in sub-category C1+E where: a the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms and may exceed the unladen weight of the tractor vehicle, and b the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 8.25 tonnes.	None
D1 (not for hire or reward)	A sub-category of category D comprising motor vehicles in sub-category D1 driven otherwise than for hire or reward.	None
D1+E (not for hire or reward)	F216A sub-category of category D+E comprising motor vehicles in sub-category D1+E where: a the motor vehicles are driven otherwise than for hire or reward, and b the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms and may exceed the unladen weight of the tractor vehicle.	None
L	Motor vehicles propelled by electrical power.	None

PART 3

(1) Sub-category	(2) Classes of vehicle included	(3) Additional categories and sub-categories
B1 (invalid carriages)	A sub-category of category B comprising motor vehicles which are invalid carriages.	None

F168Part 4

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F168

Sch. 2 Pts. 4-6 inserted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 46(b)

(1) Category or sub-category	(2) Class of vehicle	(3) Additional categories and sub-categories
Former sub-category B1	Motor vehicles having four wheels and an unladen weight not exceeding 550 kilograms save for light quadricycles.	None
Former category B+E	Combinations of a motor vehicle and trailer where the tractor vehicle is in category B and the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 3.5 tonnes.	None
Former sub-category D1	Motor vehicles having more than eight but not more than sixteen seats in addition to the driver’s seat with a maximum length exceeding 8 metres and including any such vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kilograms.	None
Former sub-category D1+E	Combinations of a motor vehicle and trailer where: a the tractor vehicle is in former sub-category D1, b the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms but not the unladen weight of the tractor vehicle, c the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 12 tonnes, and d the trailer is not used for the carriage of passengers.	None
Former category P	Category P vehicles.	None

Part 5

(1) Category	(2) Classes of vehicle included	(3) Additional categories and sub-categories
Q	Category Q vehicles.	None

Part 6

(1) Category	(2) Classes of vehicle included	(3) Additional categories and sub-categories
B96	Combinations of a motor vehicle and trailer where— a the tractor vehicle is in category B; b the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms; and c the maximum authorised mass of the combination exceeds 3.5 tonnes but does not exceed 4.25 tonnes.	None

(1) Category

(2) Classes of vehicle included

(3) Additional categories and sub-categories

B96

Combinations of a motor vehicle and trailer where—

a
the tractor vehicle is in category B;
b
the maximum authorised mass of the trailer exceeds 750 kilograms; and
c
the maximum authorised mass of the combination exceeds 3.5 tonnes but does not exceed 4.25 tonnes.

None

F475SCHEDULE 3 LICENCE FEES

Regulation 14

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F475

Sch. 3 substituted (1.3.2004) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/265), reg. 1, Sch.

F496PART 1

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F496

Sch. 3 Pt. 1 substituted (1.4.2008) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/508), regs. 1, 10, Sch. 1

F137

Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 substituted (31.10.2014) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2580), regs. 1(2), 2(a)

F148

Sum in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 substituted (6.4.2009) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/788), regs. 1(2), 28 (with reg. 33)

F212

Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 substituted (31.10.2014) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2580), regs. 1(2), 2(b)

F423

Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 inserted (4.2.2015) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/15), regs. 1, 3

TABLE OF FEES APPLYING ON OR AFTER 1ST APRIL 2008

No.	Description of licence and circumstances of application	Fee payable
F1371.	A first licence—
	(a) where the application is made online	£34
	(b) where the application is not made online	£43
2	A provisional licence granted following the revocation of a licence under the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995	£50
3	A photocard licence granted in exchange for a licence not in the form of a photocard licence which is still in force excluding a licence falling within any other paragraph in this Table	F148£20
4	A licence granted in exchange for a licence still in force or in place of a licence which has been revoked or a Community licence which is required to be delivered to the Secretary of State, except— a a licence granted pursuant to section 117A(2)(c) or (3) or 118(4) of the Traffic Act, b a licence granted following the revocation of a licence under section 93(1) of the Traffic Act or the delivery of a Community licence to the Secretary of State under section 99C(1) or (3) of the Traffic Act, c a licence which the Secretary of State is required to grant free of charge under section 93(2), 99(7) or 99C(2) of the Traffic Act, d a licence granted to reflect additional driving entitlement of the licence holder not shown by the licence submitted in exchange, or e a licence falling within any other paragraph in this Table	F148£20
5	A licence granted by way of replacement of a lost or defaced licence	F148£20
6	A licence granted upon the expiry of a period of disqualification imposed by a court under section 34 or 35 of the Offenders Act—
	a where the circumstances prescribed under section 94(4) of the Traffic Act apply, or	£90
	a otherwise than where those circumstances apply,	£65
	and in this paragraph the reference to a period of disqualification imposed by a court under section 34 of the Offenders Act includes a period of disqualification reduced by an order of the court under section 34A of that Act
7	A provisional licence, other than a first licence, granted following disqualification ordered by a court under section 36 of the Offenders Act, whether or not the court also made an order under section 34 or 35 of that Act—
	a where the circumstances prescribed under section 94(4) of the Traffic Act apply, or	£90
	a otherwise than where those circumstances apply	£65
8	A provisional Group 2 licence granted to a person who, by virtue of an order under section 117(2)(b) or 117A(2)(b) of the Traffic Act, is disqualified from holding or obtaining a full licence until he passes the prescribed test of competence	£65
9	A licence granted following disqualification ordered by a court under section 39A of the Child Support Act 1991	£65
10	A licence granted following disqualification ordered by a court under section 40 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997	£65
11	A licence granted following disqualification ordered by a court under section 146 or 147 of the Power of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000	£65
F21212.	A photocard licence granted under section 99(7) of the Traffic Act following the surrender under section 99(2A) of that Act of a photocard licence granted before 19th January 2013—
	(a) where the application is made online	£14
	(b) where the application is not made online	£17
13.	A Group 1 photocard licence granted under section 99(7) of the Traffic Act (the “new licence”), following the surrender under section 99(2A) of that Act of a Group 1 photocard licence granted after 18th January 2013, where the administrative validity period of the new licence is the period of 10 years in accordance with section 99(2B)(b) of that Act—
	(a) where the application is made online	£14
	(b) where the application is not made online	£17
14.	A Group 1 photocard licence granted under section 99(7) of the Traffic Act, following the surrender under section 99(3) or (4) of that Act of a Group 1 photocard licence, where an election is made under section 99(2D)(b) of that Act—
	(a) where the application is made online	£14
	(b) where the application is not made online	£17
15.	A Group 1 photocard licence granted under section 97 of the Traffic Act, following the surrender of, or an adequate explanation for not surrendering, a Group 1 photocard licence issued in Great Britain, where an election is made under section 99(2E)(b) of that Act—
	(a) where the application is made online	£14
	(b) where the application is not made online	£17
F42316	A licence granted following disqualification ordered by a court under article 3 of the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007 (Disqualification from Driving) Order 2011.	£65

PART 2INTERPRETATION

In Part 1 of this Schedule—

“first licence” means a licence (other than a licence granted in exchange for a full Northern Ireland licence or to a person who has held a full Northern Ireland licence which was granted on or after 1st January 1976 or in exchange for a Community licence which is required to be delivered to the Secretary of State) granted to a person—
1. a
  who has not held a licence before, or
2. b
  whose last licence was a full licence which expired before 31st December 1978, or
3. c
  whose last licence was a provisional licence which was granted before 1st October 1982.

SCHEDULE 4 DISTINGUISHING MARKS TO BE DISPLAYED ON A MOTOR VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN UNDER A PROVISIONAL LICENCE

Regulation 16

PART 1 Diagram of distinguishing mark to be displayed on a motor vehicle in England, Wales or Scotland.

Image_r00001

Red letter on white ground.

The corners of the ground can be rounded off.

PART 2 Diagram of optional distinguishing mark to be displayed on a motor vehicle in Wales if a mark in the form set out in Part 1 is not displayed.

Image_r00002

Red letter on white ground.

The corners of the ground can be rounded off.

F363SCHEDULE 5FEES FOR PRACTICAL TESTS OR UNITARY TESTS: VEHICLES OF CATEGORIES OTHER THAN F151AM or A

Regulation 35

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F363

Schs. 5, 5A substituted for Sch. 5 (30.3.2009) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/788), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 (with reg. 33)

F151

Words in Sch. 5 heading substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 48(a)

F406

Word in Sch. 5 Pt. 1 omitted (19.1.2013) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 48(b)

(1) Category or sub-category of vehicle	(2) Test, other than extended driving test, commencing:		(3) Extended driving test commencing:
	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours
1. F406... B, F, G, H, and K	£62	£75	£124	£150
2. B+E, C1, C1+E, D1, D1+E, C, C+E, D and D+E	£115	£141	_	_

F363SCHEDULE 5AFEES FOR THE MANOEUVRES TEST AND THE PRACTICAL TEST FOR VEHICLES OF CATEGORY F495AM or A

Regulation 35

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F495

Words in Sch. 5A heading substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 49(a)

F197PART 1TESTS CONDUCTED BEFORE 5TH OCTOBER 2009

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F197

Sch. 5A Pt. 1 omitted (19.1.2013) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 49(b)

F197...
	F197. . .	F197. . .	F197. . .	F197. . .
F197. . .	F197. . .	F197. . .	F197. . .	F197. . .
F197. . .	F197. . .	F197. . .	F197. . .	F197. . .

PART 2F67...

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F67

Sch. 5A Pt. 2 heading omitted (19.1.2013) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 49(c)(i)

F56

Word in Sch. 5A Pt. 2 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 49(c)(ii)

(1) Test	(2) Test, other than extended driving test, commencing:		(3) Extended driving test commencing:
	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours	(a) During normal hours	(b) Out of hours
1. Manoeuvres test	£15.50	£15.50	£15.50	£15.50
2. Practical test in relation to a vehicle of a class included in category A or F56AM	£75	£88.50	£150	£177

F426SCHEDULE 6 EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY OF TEST CANDIDATES

Regulation 38

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F426

Sch. 6 omitted (1.11.2005) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2717), regs. 1, 11

F4261

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F4262

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F426

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 7 SPECIFIED MATTERS FOR THEORY TEST

F92Regulation 40C

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F92

Words in Sch. 7 substituted (7.7.2008) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1435), regs. 1(1), 19 (with reg. 22)

PART I CATEGORIES F463AM and A

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F463

Words in Sch. 7 Pt. I heading substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 50

F74The specified matters are set out in sections A to G. The person conducting the test shall examine candidates on the subject matter of all those sections.

A. Road traffic regulations

Road traffic regulations including in particular road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.

Mechanical aspects of the vehicle with a bearing on road safety, i.e. detection of the most common faults (in particular in the steering, suspension and braking systems, tyres, lights and direction indicators), reflectors, rear-view mirrors, the exhaust system, the emergency stop switch, oil levels, the chain and audible warning devices.

2

The use of protective outfits such as gloves, boots and safety helmets.

3

Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

G. Environmental matters

Rules regarding vehicle use in relation to the environment, including the appropriate use of audible warning devices, moderate fuel consumption, limitation of pollutant emissions and matters of a similar nature.

F228PART 2CATEGORY B

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F228

3

Safety factors relating to the vehicle, its load and persons carried.

F. Road and vehicle safety

1

Mechanical aspects of the vehicle with a bearing on road safety, i.e. detection of the most common faults (in particular in the steering, suspension and brake systems, tyres, lights and direction indicators), reflectors, rear-view mirrors, windscreen and wipers, the exhaust system, seat-belts and audible warning devices.

2

Vehicle safety equipment including, in particular, the use of seat-belts, head restraints and child safety equipment.

3

Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

G. Environmental matters

PART 3CATEGORY C

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F440

Sch. 7 Pt. 3 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/636), regs. 1(a), 5(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with reg. 6)

F440The specified matters are set out in sections A to H. The person conducting the test shall examine the candidate on the subject matter of all those sections.

A. Road traffic regulations

Road traffic regulations including road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.

B. The driver

1
The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.
2
Perception, judgement and decision-making, including especially reaction time and changes in driver behaviour due to the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicinal products, state of mind and fatigue.

C. The road

1
The most important principles concerning the observance of safe distance between vehicles, braking distances and roadholding under various weather and road conditions.
2
Driving risk factors related to various road conditions as they change with the weather and the time of day or night.
3
Characteristics of various types of road and the related statutory requirements.

D. Other road users

1
Specific risk factors related to the lack of experience of other road users and the most vulnerable categories of user such as children, pedestrians, cyclists and people whose mobility is reduced.
2
Risks involved in the movement and driving of various types of vehicle and of the different fields of view of their drivers.

E. General rules and regulations and other matters

1
Rules concerning the administrative documents required for the use of vehicles.
2
Rules of behaviour in the event of an accident, measures to be taken after an accident or similar occurrence, including emergency action and a basic knowledge of first aid.
3
Rules on vehicle weights and dimensions and speed limiters.
4
Rules on driving hours and rest periods as defined in F470(EC) Regulation 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 and the use of recording equipment as defined in Council Regulation 3821/85 (EEC).
5
Vehicle and transport documents required for the national and international carriage of goods.
6
The driver’s responsibility in respect of the receipt, carriage and delivery of goods in accordance with the agreed conditions.

F. Road and vehicle safety

1
Mechanical aspects of the vehicle with a bearing on road safety, i.e. detection of the most common faults, in particular in the steering, suspension and brake systems, tyres, lights and direction indicators, reflectors, rear-view mirrors, audible warning devices, windscreen and wipers, the exhaust system and seat-belts.
2
Vehicle safety equipment, including in particular the use of seat-belts and head restraints.
3
Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.
4
Safety factors relating to loading, including in particular control of the load (stowing and fastening), difficulties with different kinds of load (such as liquids and hanging loads), the loading and unloading of goods and the use of loading equipment.
5
Precautions to be taken during the removal and replacement of wheels.

G. Vehicle construction and maintenance

1
The principles of the construction and functioning of internal combustion engines, fluids (such as engine oil, coolant and washer fluid), the fuel system, the electrical system, the ignition system and the transmission system.
2
Lubrication and antifreeze protection.
3
The principles of the construction, fitting, care and correct use of tyres.
4
Principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and day-to-day maintenance of braking systems and speed governors and the use of anti-lock brakes.
5
The principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and day-to-day maintenance of coupling systems.
6
Methods of locating the cause of breakdowns.
7
Preventive maintenance and necessary running repairs.

H. Environmental matters

PART 4 CATEGORY D

F203The specified matters are set out in sections A to H. The person conducting the test shall examine the candidate on the subject matter of all those sections.

A. Road traffic regulations

Road traffic regulations including road signs, road markings, signals, rights of way and speed limits.

B. The driver

1

The importance of alertness and attitudes to other road users.

2

Perception, judgement and decision-making, including especially reaction time and changes in driver behaviour due to the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicinal products, state of mind and fatigue.

5

Vehicle and transport documents required for the national and international carriage of passengers.

F. Road and vehicle safety

1

Mechanical aspects of the vehicle with a bearing on road safety, i.e. detection of the most common faults, in particular in the steering, suspension and brake systems, tyres, lights and direction indicators, reflectors, rear-view mirrors, audible warning devices, windscreen and wipers, the exhaust system and seat-belts.

2

Vehicle safety equipment, including in particular the use of seat-belts and head restraints.

3

Precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle.

4

The driver’s responsibility in respect of the carriage of passengers, the comfort and safety of passengers, the transport of children, necessary checks before driving away, this item to cover all types of passenger-carrying vehicle (coaches, service buses, vehicles with special dimensions and so on).

5

Precautions to be taken during the removal and replacement of wheels.

G. Vehicle construction and maintenance

1

The principles of the construction and functioning of internal combustion engines, fluids (such as engine oil, coolant and washer fluid), the fuel system, the electrical system, the ignition system and the transmission system.

2

Lubrication and antifreeze protection.

3

Principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and day-to-day maintenance of braking systems and speed governors and the use of anti-lock brakes.

4

The principles of the construction, fitting, care and correct use of tyres.

5

The principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and day-to-day maintenance of coupling systems.

6

Methods of locating the cause of breakdowns.

7

Preventive maintenance and necessary running repairs.

H. Environmental matters

SCHEDULE 8 SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTICAL OR UNITARY TEST

Regulation 40

F135PART 1Practical Test: Categories A and P

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F135

Sch. 8 substituted (1.9.2003) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment)(No. 4) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2003), regs. 1(1)(a), 7, Sch.

F453

Words in Sch. 8 substituted (12.1.2004) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3313), regs. 1(1), 2

F315

Sch. 8 Pt. I section D para. 6 omitted (29.9.2008) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/508), regs. 1, 12(a)

F241

Sch. 8 Pt. I Section D paras. 7-15 omitted (30.3.2009) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/788), regs. 1(2), 30 (with reg. 33)

F335

Sch. 8 Pt. 1 section D paras. 10-15 inserted (29.9.2008) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/508), regs. 1, 12(b)

Each test candidate must satisfy the person conducting the test as to—

a

his ability to—

i

carry out properly the activities, and

ii

perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres

specified in sections A to F below in all respects in accordance with those sections; and

b

his understanding of how to balance safely with a passenger.

A. Eyesight

Either—

read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 20.5 metres, or
read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 20 metres.

B. Vehicle safety checks

a

Describe how to perform a check on the condition and safety of one component of the vehicle, chosen at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test, from the list of components specified in paragraph (b) below, and demonstrate an actual check on the condition and safety of a second part, similarly chosen from the list.

b

The components are: tyres, brakes, steering, emergency stop switch (if fitted to the vehicle), chain, oil levels, lights, reflectors, direction indicators and audible warning device.

C. Preparation to drive

1

Adjust rear view mirrors.

2

Adjust crash helmet.

D. Technical control of the vehicle

1

Start the engine and move off smoothly (uphill and downhill as well as on the flat).

2

Accelerate to a suitable speed while maintaining a straight course, including during gear-changes.

3

Adjust speed to negotiate left or right turns at junctions, possibly in restricted spaces, while maintaining control of the vehicle.

4

Lean over to turn.

5

Keep balance at various speeds.

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E. Behaviour in traffic

1

Observe (including the use of the rear view mirrors) road alignment, markings, signs and potential or actual risks.

2

Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

3

React appropriately in actual risk situations.

4

Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the police and traffic controllers.

5

Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

6

Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting speed to traffic conditions and the line of the road.

7

Keep the right distance between vehicles.

8

Change lanes.

9

Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

10

Approach and cross junctions.

11

Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the carriageway.

12

Where the opportunity arises—

a

Pass oncoming vehicles, including in confined spaces.

b

Overtake in various situations.

c

Approach and cross level-crossings.

d

Drive in road tunnels.

Alighting from vehicleF

Take all precautions necessary when alighting.

PART 2Practical Test: Categories B and B+E

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F124

Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Section D para. 5(a) substituted (4.10.2010) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1203), regs. 1(2), 24

1

Each test candidate must, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), satisfy the person conducting the test as to his ability to—

i

carry out properly the activities, and

ii

perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres

specified in sections A to F below in all respects in accordance with those sections.

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3

A test candidate undertaking a test for a licence authorising the driving of a vehicle included in category B+E must in addition satisfy the person conducting the test as to his ability to carry out properly the activities specified in section G but in the case of a disabled driver, the requirements to uncouple and re-couple the tractor vehicle and trailer are met by the driver describing under oral questioning how these activities should be performed.

A. Eyesight

Either—

read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 20.5 metres, or
read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 20 metres.

B. Vehicle Safety Checks

1

In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B only, describe how to perform a check on the condition and safety of one component of the vehicle, chosen at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test, from the list of components specified in paragraph 3 below, and demonstrate an actual check on the condition of a second component, similarly chosen from the list.

2

In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B + E only, on 5 occasions demonstrate (or at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test describe how to perform) a check on, at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test, either—

a

4

Brake accurately to stop where directed, if need be by performing an emergency stop.

5

Either—

a

perform F124one or more of the following manoeuvres—

i

reverse in a straight line and reverse right or left round a corner while keeping within the correct traffic lane;

ii

turn the vehicle to face the opposite way, using forward and reverse gears;

iii

park the vehicle and leave a parking space (parallel, oblique or right-angle) both forwards and in reverse, on the flat, uphill and downhill; or

b

(in the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B+E only) reverse in an S-shaped curve.

E. Behaviour in traffic

1

Observe (including the use of the rear view mirrors) road alignment, markings, signs and potential or actual risks.

2

Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

3

React appropriately in actual risk situations.

4

Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the police and traffic controllers.

5

Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

6

Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting speed to traffic conditions and the line of the road.

7

Keep the right distance between vehicles.

8

Change lanes.

9

Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

10

Approach and cross junctions.

11

Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the carriageway.

12

Where the opportunity arises—

a

Pass oncoming vehicles, including in confined spaces.

b

Overtake in various situations.

c

Approach and cross level-crossings.

d

Drive in road tunnels.

F. Alighting from vehicle

Take all precautions necessary when alighting.

G. Trailer

Uncouple the trailer from the tractor vehicle, then park the tractor vehicle parallel to the trailer, then drive the tractor vehicle from the parked position to in front of the tractor vehicle so that the tractor vehicle and trailer can be easily coupled, and finally re-couple the tractor vehicle and trailer.

PART 3Practical Test: Categories C and C+E

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F404

Sch. 8 Pt. 3 Section H inserted (10.4.2014) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/613), regs. 1, 10(a)(ii)

1

Each test candidate must satisfy the person conducting the test as to his ability to—

i

carry out properly the activities, and

ii

perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres

prescribed in paragraph (2), (3) or (4), as the case may be, in all respects in accordance with this Part of this Schedule.

2

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category C or C+E, the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in sections A to DF282, G and H below are prescribed.

3

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category C or C+E (other than a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in sub-category C1 but not outside that sub-category), the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in section E are also prescribed.

4

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category C+E, the activities mentioned in section F are also prescribed.

A. Vehicle Safety Checks

1

In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category C only, on 5 occasions demonstrate (or at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test describe how to perform) a check on, at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test, either—

a

the condition and safety of a component of the vehicle specified in paragraph 3;

b

the condition and safety of one of the following; the body of the vehicle, any sheeting used in respect of a load on the vehicle, a load itself, anything intended to secure such a load, the vehicle’s cabin locking (if any), or its cargo doors (if any); or

c

the vehicle’s tachograph or any other part of the dashboard instrument panel.

2

In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category C+E only, demonstrate on one occasion, and describe on a second occasion how to perform, a check (chosen at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test) on the condition and safety of either—

a

4

Brake accurately to stop where directed, if need be by performing an emergency stop.

5

Either—

a

perform any two of the following manoeuvres—

i

reverse in a straight line and reverse right or left round a corner while keeping within the correct traffic lane;

ii

turn the vehicle to face the opposite way, using forward and reverse gears;

iii

park the vehicle and leave a parking space (parallel, oblique or right-angle) both forwards and in reverse, on the flat, uphill and downhill; or

b

reverse in an S-shaped curve.

6

Park the vehicle at or by a loading ramp or platform (or equivalent installation) in a position which would enable the safe loading or unloading of the trailer.

D. Behaviour in traffic

1

Observe (including the use of the rear view mirrors) road alignment, markings, signs and potential or actual risks.

2

Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

3

React appropriately in actual risk situations.

4

Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the police and traffic controllers.

5

Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

6

Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting speed to traffic conditions and the line of the road.

7

Keep the right distance between vehicles.

8

Change lanes.

9

Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

10

Approach and cross junctions.

11

Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the carriageway.

12

Where the opportunity arises—

a

Pass oncoming vehicles, including in confined spaces.

b

Overtake in various situations.

c

Approach and cross level-crossings.

d

Drive in road tunnels.

E. Larger vehicles: speed reduction and steering

1

Check the power-assisted braking and steering systems.

2

Use the various braking systems.

3

Use the speed reduction systems other than the brakes.

4

Adjust course to allow for the length of the vehicle and its overhang.

F. Trailers

G. Vehicle safety

Show awareness of vehicle safety measures and be able to operate vehicle safety systems.

F404H Safe and energy-efficient driving

Drive in such a way so as to ensure safety and reduce fuel consumption and emissions during acceleration, deceleration, uphill and downhill driving, when necessary by selecting gears manually.

PART 4Practical Test: Categories- D and D+E

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F343

Sch. 8 Pt. 4 Section H inserted (10.4.2014) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/613), regs. 1, 10(b)(ii)

1

Each test candidate must satisfy the person conducting the test as to his ability to—

i

carry out properly the activities, and

ii

perform competently, without danger to and with due consideration for other road users, the manoeuvres

prescribed in paragraph (2), (3) or (4), as the case may be, in all respects in accordance with this Part of this Schedule.

2

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category D or D+E, the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in sections A to DF353, G and H below are prescribed.

3

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category D or D+E (other than a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in sub-category D1 but not outside that sub-category), the manoeuvres and activities mentioned in section E are also prescribed.

4

In the case of candidates taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles included in category D+E, the activities mentioned in section F are also prescribed.

A. Vehicle safety checks

1

In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category D only, on 5 occasions demonstrate (or at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test describe how to perform) a check (chosen at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test) on the condition and safety of either—

a

a component of the vehicle (chosen at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test) listed in paragraph 3; or

b

a feature (chosen at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test) of the vehicle listed in paragraph 4.

2

In the case of a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category D+E only, demonstrate on one occasion, and on a second occasion describe how to perform, a check (chosen at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test) on the condition and safety of either—

a

a component (chosen at F453the discretion of the person conducting the test) of the vehicle or trailer (as relevant) listed in paragraph 3;

b

4

Brake accurately to stop where directed, if need be by performing an emergency stop.

5

Either—

a

perform any two of the following manoeuvres—

i

reverse in a straight line and reverse right or left round a corner while keeping within the correct traffic lane;

ii

turn the vehicle to face the opposite way, using forward and reverse gears;

iii

park the vehicle and leave a parking space (parallel, oblique or right-angle) both forwards and in reverse, on the flat, uphill and downhill; or

b

reverse in an S-shaped curve.

6

Park the vehicle in an appropriate place as would enable passengers to alight or board safely.

D. Behaviour in traffic

1

Observe (including the use of the rear view mirrors) road alignment, markings, signs and potential or actual risks.

2

Communicate with other road users using the authorised means.

3

React appropriately in actual risk situations.

4

Comply with road traffic regulations and the instructions of the police and traffic controllers.

5

Move off from the kerb or a parking space.

6

Drive with the vehicle correctly positioned on the road, adjusting speed to traffic conditions and the line of the road.

7

Keep the right distance between vehicles.

8

Change lanes.

9

Pass parked or stationary vehicles and obstacles.

10

Approach and cross junctions.

11

Turn right and left at junctions or to leave the carriageway.

12

Where the opportunity arises—

a

Pass oncoming vehicles, including in confined spaces.

b

Overtake in various situations.

c

Approach and cross level-crossings.

d

Drive in road tunnels.

E. Larger vehicles: speed reduction and steering

1

Check the power-assisted braking and steering systems.

2

Use the various braking systems.

3

Use the speed reduction systems other than the brakes.

4

Adjust course to allow for the length of the vehicle and its overhang.

F. Trailers

G. Vehicle safety

Show awareness of vehicle safety measures and be able to operate vehicle safety systems.

F343H Safe and energy-efficient driving

Drive in such as way so as to ensure safety and reduce fuel consumption and emissions during acceleration, deceleration, uphill and downhill driving, when necessary by selecting gears manually.

F327PART 5Unitary Test: Categories F, G, H, and K

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F327

Sch. 8 Pt. 5 substituted (12.1.2004) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3313), regs. 1(1), 3, Sch.

EyesightA

Either—

a

read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of—

i

12.3 metres, in the case of a test conducted in respect of a vehicle included in category K;

ii

20.5 metres, in any other case or

b

read in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle and containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of—

i

12 metres, in the case of a test conducted in respect of a vehicle included in category K;

ii

20 metres, in any other case.

Technical control of the vehicleB

1

Start the engine of the vehicle.

2

Move away straight ahead or at an angle.

3

Turn right-hand and left-hand corners correctly.

4

Stop the vehicle in an emergency and normally and, in the latter case, bring it to a rest in the appropriate part of the road.

Behaviour in trafficC

Overtake, meet or cross the path of other vehicles and take an appropriate course.

Vehicle safety checksD

Describe how to perform a check on the condition and safety of one component of the vehicle in which the test is being conducted and demonstrate an actual check on the condition and safety of a second such component, each component to be chosen at the discretion of the person conducting the test.

PART 6Unitary Test: Categories F and G

1

Carry out manoeuvres involving the use of reverse gear (except in a case where the vehicle is not fitted with a means of reversing).

2

Indicate intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals in a clear and unmistakable manner.

In the case of a test taken on a vehicle with a left-hand drive or by a disabled person for whom it is impracticable or undesirable to give signals by arm, there shall be no requirement to give signals which cannot be given by mechanical means.

3

Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic signs and traffic controllers and take appropriate action in relation to signs given by other road users.

PART 7Unitary Test: Category H

1

Indicate intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals in a clear and unmistakable manner.

2

Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic signs and traffic controllers and take appropriate action in relation to signs given by other road users.

3

Drive the vehicle backwards and cause it to face in the opposite direction by means of tracks.

F574SCHEDULE 8ASPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS FOR MANOEUVRES TEST

Regulations 3 and 40C(7)

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F574

Sch. 8A inserted (30.3.2009) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/788), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 (with reg. 33)

1

The person conducting the test must be satisfied as to the ability of the candidate to—

a

carry out properly the activities, and

b

SCHEDULE 9 UPGRADED ENTITLEMENTS ON PASSING SECOND TEST

Regulation 45

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F298

Sch. 9 Table A omitted (29.12.2014) by virtue of The Road Traffic Act 1988 and Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3190), regs. 1, 9(a)

F518

Sch. 9 Table B substituted (29.12.2014) by The Road Traffic Act 1988 and Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3190), regs. 1, 9(b), Sch.

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F518Table B

Manual test pass in category (or sub-category):–
(A) Automatic test pass	(1) B	(2) B+E	(3) C1	(4) C	(5) C1+E	(6) C+E	(7) D1	(8) D	(9) D1+E	(10) D+E
C1	__	__	__	__	C1	C1&C1+E	C1	C1	C1	C1
C	C	C	C	__	C	C	C1&C	C	C1&C	C
C1+E	__	__	__	C1+E	__	__	__	C1+E	C1+E	C1+E
C+E	C+E	C+E	C+E	C+E	C+E	__	C+E	C+E&D+E	C+E	C+E
D1	__	__	D1	D1	D1	D1	__	__	__	D1&D1+E
D	D	D	D	D	D	D&D+E	D	__	D	D
D1+E	__	__	__	D1+E	D1+E	D1+E	__	D1+E	__	__
D+E	D+E	D+E	D+E	D+E	D+E	D+E	D+E	D+E	D+E	__

SCHEDULE 10 FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF THEORY TEST RESULT

Regulation 47

PART 1F559STANDARD THEORY TEST PASS CERTIFICATE

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F559

Words in Sch. 10 Pt. 1 heading substituted (7.7.2008) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1435), regs. 1(1), 20 (with reg. 22)

Certificate of passing a theory test

Driver number....................

Date of test....................

It is hereby certified that [Name of candidate] has been examined and has PASSED the theory test prescribed under section 89 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in respect of category/categories....................

Theory Test Centre [Number or location of centre].

PART 2 THEORY TEST FAILURE STATEMENT

Statement of failure to pass a theory test

Driver number....................

Date of test....................

[Name of candidate] has been examined and has FAILED to pass the theory test prescribed under section 89 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in respect of category/categories....................

Theory Test Centre [Number or location of centre].

F85SCHEDULE 10ALarge vehicle test of driving theory

Regulation 47A(2)

Annotations:

Amendments (Textual)

F85

Schs. 10A-10C inserted (7.7.2008) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1435), regs. 1(1), 21 (with reg. 22)

PART 1Statement of performance: pass

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PART 2Statement of performance: fail

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SCHEDULE 10BLarge vehicle test of hazard perception

Regulation 47A(3)

PART 1Statement of performance: pass

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PART 2Statement of performance: fail

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SCHEDULE 10CLarge vehicle theory test pass certificate

Regulation 47B(1)

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F593F80SCHEDULE 10DFORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT

Regulation 3

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Amendments (Textual)

F593

Words “categories AM and A” in Sch. 10D Pt. 1 substituted for “categories A and P” (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 53

F80

Sch. 10D inserted (30.3.2009) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/788), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 (with reg. 33)

PART 1F63 categories AM and A MODULE 1 PASS CERTIFICATE

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Amendments (Textual)

F63

Words in Sch. 10D Pt. 1 substituted (19.1.2013) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 53

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PART 2MODULE 1 FAILURE STATEMENT

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SCHEDULE 11 FORMS OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL AND UNITARY TEST RESULT

Regulation 48

PART 1 TEST PASS CERTIFICATE

Certificate of passing the [extended*] test of competence to drive

Driver number....................

Date of test....................

Test Centre....................

I certify that [Name of candidate] has been examined and has PASSED the test of competence prescribed for the purposes of section 89 of the Road Traffic Act [and section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act*] 1988 in respect of vehicles in category/categories....................

Whether vehicle fitted with automatic transmission....................Y/N.

Whether vehicle modified/other restrictions....................

Signature of examiner....................

Signature of candidate....................

*Words in italics to be omitted where inapplicable.

PART 2 TEST FAILURE STATEMENT

Statement of failure to pass the practical test/test of competence to drive

(To be endorsed on the front or the reverse of the Driving Test Report Form)

Name of candidate....................

Category/ies of vehicle....................

Driver Number....................

Date of test....................

The candidate named herein has been examined and has FAILED to pass the practical test/test of competence to drive prescribed under the Road Traffic Act [and for the purposes of section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act] 1988 in respect of vehicles in the above category/categories.

*Words in italics to be omitted where inapplicable.

SCHEDULE 12 ELEMENTS OF AN APPROVED TRAINING COURSE

Regulation 59

(A) Introduction1

Trainees must be told and must understand:—

— the aims of the approved training course;
— the importance of having the right equipment and clothing.

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F268Trainees' eyesight must be tested. Trainees must be able to read, in good daylight (with the aid of corrective lenses if worn) either—

a vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 20.5 metres, or
a vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 20 metres.

(B) Practical on site training

Trainees must receive practical on site training at the conclusion of which they must fulfil the following requirements, that is to say they must:—

— be familiar with the motor cycle, its controls and how it works;
— be able to carry out basic machine checks to a satisfactory standard and F180(except in a case where the course is to be completed on a motor bicycle and side-car combination or a three-wheeled moped) be able to take the bike on and off the stand satisfactorily;
— be able to wheel the machine around to the left and right showing proper balance and bring the motorcycle to a controlled halt by braking;
— be able to start and stop the engine satisfactorily.

(C) Practical on site riding

Trainees must undertake practical on site riding at the conclusion of which they must be able to:—

— ride the machine under control in a straight line and bring the machine to a controlled halt;
— ride the machine round a figure of eight circuit under control;
— ride the machine slowly under control;
— carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily;
— bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency;
— carry out controlled braking using both brakes;
— change gear satisfactorily;
— carry out rear observation correctly;
— carry out simulated left and right hand turns correctly using the Observation-Signal-Manoeuvre (OSM) and Position-Speed-Look (PSL) routines.

(D) Practical on road training1

Before undertaking practical on road riding trainees must be instructed in the matters set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 below and achieve the objectives mentioned therein.

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Trainees must understand the following:—

— the need to be clearly visible to other road users (the use of conspicuity aids);
— the importance of knowing the legal requirements for riding on the road;
— why motor cyclists are more vulnerable than most road users;
— the need to drive at the correct speed according to road and traffic conditions;
— the importance of knowing the Highway Code;
— the need to ride defensively and anticipate the actions of other road users;
— the need to use rear observation at appropriate times;
— the need to assume the correct road position when riding;
— the need to leave sufficient space when following another vehicle;
— the need to pay due regard to the effect of varying weather conditions when riding.

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Trainees must be aware of:—

— the effect on a vehicle of the various types of road surface that can be encountered;
— the dangers of drug and alcohol use;
— the consequences of aggressive attitudes when riding;
— the importance of hazard perception.

(E) Practical on road riding1

Trainees must undertake on road riding for a period of not less than two hours. They must (subject to paragraph 2 below) encounter all the following traffic situations and demonstrate their ability to handle each one competently and safely:—

— roundabouts
— junctions
— pedestrian crossings
— traffic lights
— gradients
— bends
— obstructions.

2

Upon application being made by an approved training body for the purpose, the Secretary of State may excuse that body from compliance with a requirement mentioned in paragraph 1 above in respect of practical on-road instruction conducted from premises where the training body provides courses if, having regard to the location of those premises, he is satisfied that it is impractical to comply with that requirement.

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Trainees must also repeat the following exercises in normal road conditions:—

— carry out a U-turn manoeuvre satisfactorily;
— bring the machine to a stop under full control as in an emergency.

SCHEDULE 13 APPROVED MOTOR BICYCLE TRAINING COURSES: FORMS OF CERTIFICATE

Regulations 60, 65 and 68

PART 1 CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATE

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The certificate shall indicate, if appropriate, that the holder has successfully completed the Secretary of State’s assessment course for certified instructors.

PART 2 CERTIFIED DIRECT ACCESS INSTRUCTOR’S CERTIFICATE

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F460PART 3CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPROVED TRAINING COURSE

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F460

Sch. 13 Pt. 3 substituted (1.2.2001) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/53), regs. 1, 13, Sch.

Road Traffic Act 1988Certificate of Completion of an Approved Training Course for Riders of Motor Bicycles and Mopeds

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations consolidate with amendments the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1996 and regulations amending those Regulations (all of which are now revoked). The amendments made are as follows:—

a

No licence may be issued for sub-category B1 (invalid carriages) to a person who did not hold one on 12th November 1999—although existing licences remain valid—and driving tests for that sub-category are discontinued with effect from the same date(regulation 5(3) and Schedules 2 and 5).

b

Members of the armed forces are authorised to drive dual purpose vehicles according to the class of licence held and the maximum authorised mass of the vehicle (regulation 8).

c

A person who has held a licence for category C, D, C+E or D+E for not less than three years in all is qualified to supervise a provisional licence holder in the same category notwithstanding that he has not held a full licence continuously since 6th April 1998 (regulation 17(3)).

d

The option for a theory test candidate to pay a lower test fee in return for a delay in notification of the result will not be available from 4th January 2000 but from that date all tests must be marked and the results provided on the day of the test. The current lower fee (£15.50) will from that date be payable in the case of every theory test (regulations 26(1), 27(1), 28(1), 30(1) and 47(1) and (2)).

e

Persons holding a full licence authorising the driving of vehicles in sub-category B1 (invalid carriages) are exempted from the fee when taking a test for a licence authorising the driving of vehicles in category B (regulation 35(5)).

f

Certain spent provisions are omitted.

In addition, some provisions in Parts II, III and V have been rearranged and some minor drafting changes have been made.