Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
Statutory Instruments
Source: Statutory Instruments

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paragraphs: These Regulations may be cited as the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
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paragraphs: In these Regulations—
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paragraphs: The Regulations of 2006 are amended—
(a) In regulation 3, by substituting for the definition of “land tractor” the following:
“any power-driven vehicle running on wheels or tracks, having at least two axles, the principal function of which lies in its tractive power, which is specially designed to pull, push, carry or operate certain tools, machines or trailers used in connection with agricultural or forestry operations, and the use of which for carrying persons or goods by road or drawing, on the road, vehicles used for the carriage of persons or goods is only a secondary function.”,
(b) In the table in regulation 6 (as substituted by regulation 2(b) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011 ( S.I. No. 483 of 2011 ), as amended by regulation 4(c) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 ( S.I. No. 6 of 2013 )), by substituting for the wording in column 2 opposite C, C1 and D1 in column 1 respectively, the following:
“Vehicles other than those in categories D1 or D, or work vehicles or land tractors, whose maximum authorised mass is over 3,500 kg and which are designed and constructed for the carriage of no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver; motor vehicles in this category may be combined with a trailer having a maximum authorised mass which does not exceed 750 kg.” and
“Vehicles other than those in categories D1 or D, or work vehicles or land tractors the maximum authorised mass of which exceeds 3,500 kg but does not exceed 7,500 kg, and which are designed and constructed for the carriage of no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver; motor vehicles in this category may be combined with a trailer having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kg.”,
“Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of no more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length not exceeding 8 m; motor vehicles in this category may be combined with a trailer having a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kg.”
(c) In regulation 12—
(i) by inserting after subsection (1C) (as inserted by regulation 3(b) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 ( S.I. No. 420 of 2013 )) the following:
“(1D) Where satisfied the applicant, whose normal residence is in the State, is outside the State because of attendance at a university or school, or in order to carry out a task of a definite duration, the licensing authority may require the applicant to submit two photographs with adequate facial likeness of the applicant with the application rather than attend in person.
(1E) Where during the period of 5 years prior to the date of application, the applicant’s photograph has not been taken in accordance with paragraph (1C), and where paragraph (1D) does not apply at the time of application for the licence or permit, the person must attend the licensing authority in person to have a photograph taken to accompany the application for the licence or permit.
(1F) Where the applicant’s photograph has been taken in accordance with paragraph (1C) or (1E), during the period of 5 years prior to the date of application, the applicant is not required to attend the licensing authority in person to have a photograph taken or to submit a photograph with the application.
(1G) Where the applicant’s photograph has been taken in accordance with paragraph (1C) or (1E), during the period of more than 5 years prior to the date of application, the applicant is required to submit two photographs with adequate facial likeness of the applicant with the application.”
(ii) by inserting after subsection (6) the following:
“(7) A licence shall not be issued to an applicant whose driving licence is restricted, suspended or withdrawn in another EU Member State."
(d) in regulation 15 by inserting after paragraph (1A) (as inserted by regulation 3(f) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 ( S.I. No. 420 of 2013 )), the following:
“(1B) Where satisfied the applicant, whose normal residence is in the State, is outside the State because of attendance at a university or school, or in order to carry out a task of a definite duration, the licensing authority may require the applicant to submit two photographs with adequate facial likeness of the applicant with the application rather than attend in person.
(1C) Where during the period of 5 years prior to the date of application, the applicant’s photograph has not been taken in accordance with paragraph (1A), and where paragraph (1B) does not apply at the time of application for the licence or permit, the person must attend the licensing authority in person to have a photograph taken to accompany the application for the licence or permit.
(1D) Where the applicant’s photograph has been taken in accordance with paragraph (1A) or (1C), during the period of 5 years prior to the date of application, the applicant is not required to attend the licensing authority in person to have a photograph taken or to submit a photograph with the application.
(1E) Where the applicant’s photograph has been taken in accordance with paragraph (1A) or (1C), during the period of more than 5 years prior to the date of application, the applicant is required to submit two photographs with adequate facial likeness of the applicant with the application.”
(e) in regulation 20 by inserting after paragraph (1C) (as inserted by regulation 3(h) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 ( S.I. No. 420 of 2013 )), the following:
“(1D) Where satisfied the applicant, whose normal residence is in the State, is outside the State because of attendance at a university or school, or in order to carry out a task of a definite duration, the licensing authority may require the applicant to submit two photographs with adequate facial likeness of the applicant with the application rather than attend in person.
(1E) Where during the period of 5 years prior to the date of application, the applicant’s photograph has not been taken in accordance with paragraph (1C), and where paragraph (1D) does not apply at the time of application for the licence or permit, the person must attend the licensing authority in person to have a photograph taken to accompany the application for the licence or permit.
(1E) Where the applicant’s photograph has been taken in accordance with paragraph (1C) or (1D), during the period of 5 years prior to the date of application, the applicant is not required to attend the licensing authority in person to have a photograph taken or to submit a photograph with the application.
(1F) Where the applicant’s photograph has been taken in accordance with paragraph (1C) or (1D), during the period of more than 5 years prior to the date of application, the applicant is required to submit two photographs with adequate facial likeness of the applicant with the application.”
(f) in regulation 54 by inserting after paragraph (1), the following:
“(2) Where an applicant for a learner permit or driving licence, has changed his name, he shall submit evidence to the satisfaction of licensing authority to support this.”