Does the learner permit system apply to all driving licence categories?
Yes, the learner permit system will apply to all licence categories. Q: Is there any change to the period of validity or the fee for a learner permit compared to that for a provisional licence? A: No, the duration and fee remain the same as applied to provisional licences. Q: Are there any changes to apply under the learner permit system? A: A number of changes detailed below are being introduced for drivers with a learner permit. These are also being applied to drivers with a current provisional licence. The holder of category B (Car) learner permit (provisional licence) must be accompanied by and under the supervision of a qualified person at all times. This change removes an exemption that, up to now, allowed a person on a second provisional licence to drive unaccompanied. To drive unaccompanied will be a penal offence and the person will be subject to prosecution. Q: When does this new rule come into effect? A: This is coming into effect as and from 30 October 2007. Q: I am current
