The Irish government has passed legislation banning 430,000 drivers from November 1.
Up to now holders of a provisional licence were permitted to use their cars whilst awaiting their test, resulting in some people driving on a provisional licence for years....... either by repeatedly failing the test or by simply never doing one!
430,00 new customers for us Taxi drivers????????
The new laws are as follows;
- The provisional licence is being replaced by a learner permit, to emphasise the holder is learning to drive
- The holder of a provisional license/learner permit must be accompanied by the holder of a full license (valid a minimum of two years) at all times
- A provisional licence/ learner permit must be held for a minimum of six months before applying for a test.
- The person who accompanies the learner is liable to random alcohol testing and ban/penalty points will ensue if found to be over the limit
- A €1000 fine will be levied for not displaying an L plate
- Lower speed limits for learner drivers
- Higher penalty points for learner drivers
- reduced speed limits for learner drivers
