Variation of driver licences
20 Variation of driver licences
S. 20(1) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 116(Sch. 1 item 40(a)).
The holder of a driver licence who satisfies the Secretary that he or she is qualified to drive a category of motor vehicle in addition to any category indicated in his or her licence may on application to the Secretary have that licence varied to include that additional category.
An application for a licence variation may be made, granted or refused only in accordance with the regulations.
S. 20(3) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 116(Sch. 1 item 40(b)).
The Secretary may, before granting a licence variation, require the applicant—
S. 20(3)(a) amended by No. 5/2016 s. 37(Sch. 2 item 2).
to pass any appropriate tests or assessments and to undergo any appropriate training; and
to comply with any prescribed procedures and requirements; and
S. 20(3)(c) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 116(Sch. 1 item 40(c)(i)).
to satisfy the Secretary that he or she—
S. 20(3)(c)(i) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 116(Sch. 1 item 40(c)(ii)).
has held a driver licence for the period determined by the Secretary; and
has had adequate driving experience; and
S. 20(3)(c)(iii) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 116(Sch. 1 item 40(c)(ii)).
has attained the age specified by the Secretary.
S. 21 amended by No. 44/1989 s. 41(Sch. 2 item 34.4).
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Road Safety (Automated Vehicles) Regulations 2018 · under section 95
- Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2019 · under section 95
- Road Safety (Driving Instructors) Regulations 2020 · under section 95
4 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
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