The Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

Interpretation of this Part

46.—(1) For the purposes of this Part persons may carry on business in the provision of driving instruction in any way, including in particular–

(a) by giving instruction themselves;

(b) by arranging for the giving of driving instruction by their employees; or

(c) by arranging for the giving of driving instruction by persons who are franchisees under driving instruction franchises under which they are the franchisor.

(2) In this Part “a driving instruction franchise” is an agreement under which one party (“the franchisor”) grants to another party (“a franchisee”) rights consisting of or including the right to use a particular trading name, style or design in the carrying on of business in the giving of driving instruction.

(3) In this Part references to “the franchisor” and “a franchisee”, in relation to a driving instruction franchise, shall be construed accordingly.

(4) In this Part “current”, in relation to a licence or certificate, means one which has not expired and has not been cancelled, revoked or suspended.

(5) In this Part–

(a) “Community licence” and “counterpart”, in relation to a Community licence;

(b) “provisional licence”; and

(c) “motor vehicle”;

have the same meanings as in the Order of 1981.

(6) In this Part–

“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations;

“regulations” means regulations made by the Department.