Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2020 and (Amendment) (No. 6)

Jurisdiction: Republic of Ireland

Commencement:

29th July for Amendment 6  

8th August 2020 for Amendment 7 

Amends: Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 
Mini Summary
The Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 set out requirements for the issuing of provisional and driving licences.
Amendments
Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2020 (SI 299/2020)
Driving licences that expired or are due to expire between 1st March 2020 and 31st August 2020 are extended for 7 months from the date of expiry specified on the licence. This extension applies to all categories listed on the affected driving licences.

 
Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations 2020 (SI 265/2020)
A person aged 70 years or older applying for a learner permit or driving licence during the period 1st August 2020 to 31st December 2020 is not required to submit a medical report with their application

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