If you have a question about a government service or policy, you should contact the relevant government organisation directly as we don’t have access to information about you held by government departments. What are England's new rules? In Ireland, the minimum age for a learner's permit is seventeen. If the expiry date on your card is outside this period, you must not drive until it is renewed. Schools are to engage in remote learning until the … All other practical driving tests (with exception of motorcycles and private cars) can be booked by contacting the DVA directly. Taxis and buses (for ‘hire and reward’ use) due a first time test can also be booked in for a vehicle test. The total number of cases confirmed in … If you are applying to renew your taxi driver’s licence and you do not have a medical to declare, your taxi driver’s licence will be renewed without a medical report. Owners of trailers will be unable to check online and should also contact the DVA Customer Services with any queries. Note the extension does not apply to provisional driving licences that expire in this period. Coronavirus: Northern Ireland to see tighter restrictions from tomorrow. Share this page In addition, theory test pass certificates which expire between 1 November 2020 and 30 June 2021, and which have not already benefited from an extension, have also had their validity period extended by eight months. There will be no application process as these licences will be issued automatically, without prior test, and free of charge. For further info visit Coronavirus (COVID-19): face coverings. This feedback form is for issues with the nidirect website only. Requests from authorised CBT trainers should be emailed to DVA.AMI@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk. The restrictions are currently only being applied in Northern Ireland , which has said it will introduce the graduated driving licence in 2019/20. The extension has been applied automatically to affected certificates, so you do not need to contact DVA to request an extension. Motorcycle tests are not affected by these new restrictions and will continue to take place as normal. Vehicles which have already received an automatic six month licence, will receive a further six month licence. It is important to let your GP know that you are a key worker and require a medical report to renew your taxi driver’s licence. In accordance with EU Regulations, all driving licences with an expiry date between 1 February 2020 and 31 December 2020 will be treated as valid for a further 11 months. Vehicle testing will remain unavailable for all other private cars and motorcycles over five years old and light goods vehicles over four years old which are not listed as eligible categories above. Driving licence. Until further notice, counter services are no longer available at County Hall, Coleraine or at any MOT test centre. Further details can be found on the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) page. You must have a valid signed driving licence for the category of vehicle you are driving. Contacts for common benefits are listed below. By Luke Sproule & Jayne McCormackBBC News NIimage copyrightPacemakerWhen lockdown was first introduced in Northern Ireland at the end Northern Ireland is facing further coronavirus restrictions as figures continue to surge. You must wear a face covering at your theory test. Part of this includes a six-month passenger restriction for new drivers under the age of 24, which prevents them from carrying more than one passenger, aged between 14 and 20, between 11pm and 6am. if(window.da2a)da2a.script_load(); New coronavirus strain probably already in Ireland, says Foster Stormont agrees to tighten Christmas restrictions as another seven deaths reported Mon, Dec 21, … News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Amended procedures are now in place for the provision of CBT certificates and logbooks to authorised CBT Trainers while counter services at DVA test centres remain closed. The online booking system remains available for those customers who have booked a test falling outside the period of the six week restrictions. If you do have a medical condition, you will need to submit a medical report. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are also under lockdown. If your query is about another topic, select ‘Other’ from the drop-down menu above. The rules on face coverings have been updated. Published 21 hours ago. The DVA will refund payments for tests booked during this period  and will contact those customers directly early in the new year to advise how they can reschedule their appointments. Only buses that have been previously tested and issued with a licence will be eligible under the temporary arrangements. This page provides information on the Driver & Vehicle Agency's (DVA) services that are affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can use it to report a problem or suggest an improvement to a webpage. This extension will be automatically applied, the driver record will not be updated and renewal licences may not be issued during this period. Driving Instructors must stop delivering Lessons and Driving Tests cancelled. Northern Ireland has not introduced a travel ban for people coming from Britain but restrictions there already limit travel. Practical driving tests . The validity of the Driver CPC cards that expire from 1 February 2020 to 31 August 2020 has been extended for seven months. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) tests have now resumed after being suspended due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Schools will close on October 19 until November 2. belfastlive. The following categories can also book a test but will not receive an automatic reminder as these vehicle are not currently in the DVA system. It's important for owners to understand that it remains their responsibility to make sure their car is in a roadworthy condition to be used on a public road. Learners would have to take lessons for at least six months under the plans and "P" plates would be compulsory for two years after passing. The DVA has reinstated its telephone enquiry service, which was suspended from March due to Covid-19 related restrictions. Get the latest Northern Irish news from BBC Northern Ireland: breaking news, analysis, features and debate plus audio and video coverage on topical issues from around Northern Ireland. Only one automatic licence will be issued for each vehicle. Share ; By. LIVE Northern Ireland coronavirus updates as new restrictions are announced . The licence authorises the continued use of the vehicle, for the period of the licence, without the need for a vehicle test to be conducted. For some drivers this will remove the requirement to have a medical assessment conducted at this difficult time. And if it proves successful it'll be rolled out across the whole of the UK. Coronavirus weddings: Couples share hopes for delayed big day. The following categories are able to book a vehicle test and should receive reminders but customers are encouraged to check their vehicle expiry date through Check the MOT status of a vehicle. contact the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Swansea ; Driver licensing and tests, MOT and vehicle testing contact the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), Northern Ireland; If your query is about another topic, select ‘Other’ from the drop-down menu above. For queries or advice about Child Maintenance, contact the Child Maintenance Service. To contact the DVA for licensing issues go to: New regulations will be implemented which will extend the automatic renewal of taxi vehicle licences. We will not reply to your feedback. . Limits will be placed on the number of passengers under-24s can carry as part of a graduated driving licence (GDL). To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Coronavirus: Business closures and restrictions in Northern Ireland 03 January 2021. The GDL would also force drivers to learn for six months before taking a test and have to display "R" plates ("P" plates in rest of the UK) for two years after passing. Drivers whose licence expiry falls within these dates are not required to take any action on the expiry of their licence. Owners should continue to service their vehicle and carry out basic checks such as regularly checking tyre pressures and tread depths, looking out for brake wear and ensuring that all lights are working. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. And in Northern Ireland, the general speed limit for vehicles displaying L-plates is 45 mph (72km/h). New regulations to enforce social distancing restrictions in Northern Ireland have been agreed by the Stormont Executive. NEW drivers face tough new laws AFTER they pass their driving test under new plans. You should not attend the offices in Coleraine as you will not be allowed into the building. In England, travel is not permitted in or out of Tier 4 areas. This was in response to the number of young people involved in fatal crashes. Radical changes to the rules governing learner drivers in Northern Ireland have been announced by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. For queries or advice about birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates and research, contact the General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) by email gro_nisra@finance-ni.gov.uk. The current regulations are in place until 6 February 2020, but will be reviewed on 21 January 2020. The licence is issued subject to licence conditions. The executive also has guidance which states that anyone travelling into Northern Ireland who plans to stay for at least 24 hours should self-isolate for 10 days. About 950 practical driving tests have been cancelled in Northern Ireland due to the extension of coronavirus restrictions, the Department for … Should you need to contact BSU, email DVA.AMI@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk or ADIOnlineCorrespondence@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Customers may check the status of their MOT and details of the new expiry date online at: Due to legislative requirements TECs are applied by DVA on a phased basis, for different durations based on vehicle type. For queries or advice about careers, contact the Careers Service. Vehicle owners will receive their automatic licence in the post before their current licence expires. The government has revealed it will investigate a 'graduated driving licence' with a trial set for Northern Ireland. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Unlike the R-plate in Northern Ireland, an Isle of Man R-plate is a red R on a square white plate. Northern Ireland went into a six-week lockdown and in Wales, restrictions that were relaxed for Christmas Day were also re-imposed. You should not come to the offices in Coleraine as you will not get access to the building. Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers. Comments or queries about angling can be emailed to anglingcorrespondence@daera-ni.gov.uk. This information pack for stakeholders, outlines how the DVA plan to manage the phased return of driving tests, with key dates, and links to other useful information. Coronavirus: How Northern Ireland's new restrictions affect you. The aim of these measures is to allow learner drivers additional time to book and take their practical driving tests. Last week Northern Ireland closed schools, pubs and restaurants in a set of new restrictions to last four weeks, with the exception of schools, which will shut for two weeks. Further information is available at Carriage of Dangerous Goods (CDG/ADR). Refer to the relevant licensing page for alternative means to contact DVA for licensing issues. Northern Ireland news from BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. For queries or advice about pensions, contact the Northern Ireland Pension Centre. Northern Ireland will introduce the new laws in 2019-2020 with consultation currently being finalised. Vehicle testing is currently available for a number of vehicles. Coronavirus: Northern Ireland's new Covid-19 restrictions explained New Covid-19 rules came into effect across Northern Ireland on Friday, with … Northern Ireland is in the second week of a six-week lockdown in which non-essential retail is closed. The number of people under England’s top level of restrictions — Tier 4 — increased by 6 million on Saturday to 24 million people overall, around 43% of England’s population. The PSNI is to be given the power to return people to their homes as part of a raft of tough new Covid restrictions. To reply to you, we need your email address, Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) and Approved Motorcycle Instructors (AMI), book, view, change or cancel your practical driving test, Book, view, change or cancel an MOT/ vehicle test, buses (for ‘hire and reward’ use) due a first time test, dva.customerservices@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk, www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/book-change-or-cancel-your-theory-test-online, Book, change or cancel your theory test online, ADIOnlineCorrespondence@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk, CPC for existing lorry, bus and coach drivers, Book, change or cancel your theory test appointment, Book, view, change, cancel your practical driving test, contact the relevant government organisation directly, dcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk, customerservice.unit@communities-ni.gov.uk, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Swansea, Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), Northern Ireland, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) enquiry service, CustomerInformation.LandRegistration@finance-ni.gov.uk, four year old private cars, including four year old cars which got a six month Temporary Exemption Certificate (TEC), private cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles over 4 years old that have already availed of a Temporary Exemption Certificate for a 12 month period, which is due to expire, all heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) due a test from 1 September 2020, all trailers due a test from 1 September 2020, vehicles not registered or not tested in Northern Ireland and due a test, vehicles with MOT expired by more than 12 months. The licence is issued subject to licence conditions, which includes ensuring that the licensed taxi has not undergone any modification or alteration which has reduced its roadworthiness. For queries or advice about Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), including parking tickets and bus lane PCNs, email dcu@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk. Northern Ireland is facing further coronavirus restrictions as figures continue to surge. These have now had their validity extended by a further four months. Some of the restrictions will be in law through regulation, while others will be in guidance. Drivers aged 16 to 19 are a third more likely to die in a crash than drivers aged 40 to 49, according to official figures, with "boy racers" more likely to crash than young women. Northern Irish new drivers already have to fit "R" plates for a year and have a 45mph speed limit. Strict new restrictions to combat the Covid-19 pandemic have been agreed by the Northern Ireland Executive. [CDATA[//>