Northern Ireland introduces graduated driver licensing first in UK

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 11:43 · Archive

Northern Ireland becomes the first UK region to introduce graduated driver licensing for new drivers.

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driver licensing, a scheme designed to reduce fatal road crashes involving young drivers. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins described the change as one of the most significant reforms to driver licensing and testing in almost 70 years.

The new rules came into effect on 1 October. Under the graduated licensing system, the restricted R plate period for newly qualified drivers has been extended from one year to two years. The scheme has proved divisive among the public, with people holding differing views on the new regulations.

How it is being reported

• New driving licence rules in Northern Ireland leave people majorly dividedBelfast Live · 2 Oct, 10:24
• New rules for learner and newly qualified drivers in Northern Ireland explainedBelfast Live · 1 Oct, 17:23
• Northern Ireland's young drivers first in UK to get new driving licensing lawsBBC Northern Ireland · 1 Oct, 00:02
• In Case You Missed ItBBC Northern Ireland · 30 Sept, 17:00

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