(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 by substituting a new Schedule 4.
In Part 1 of Schedule 4 (fees for practical tests) the following fees are increased —
(a)the fee for a test, other than an extended test, for vehicles in category AM is increased from £58.00 to £80.00 for a test commencing during normal hours and from £71.00 to £110.00 for a test commencing out of hours;
(b)the fee for an extended test for vehicles in category AM is increased from £116.00 to £160.00 for a test commencing during normal hours;
(c)the fee for a test, other than an extended test, for vehicles in categories A1, A2 and A is increased from £58.00 to £80.00 for a test commencing during normal hours and from £71.00 to £110.00 for a test commencing out of hours;
(d)the fee for an extended driving test for vehicles in category A1, A2 and A is increased from £116.00 to £160.00 for a test commencing during normal hours;
(e)the fee for a test, other than an extended test, for vehicles in category B is increased from £45.50 to £65.00 for a test commencing during normal hours and from £62.50 to £95.00 for a test commencing out of hours;
(f)the fee for an extended driving test for vehicles in category B is creased from £91.00 to £130.00 for a test commencing during normal hours;
(g)the fee for a test for vehicles in categories F, G, H and K is increased from £45.50 to £65.00 for a test commencing during normal hours;
(h)the fee for a test for vehicles in categories B+E, C, C1, D, D1, C+E, C1+E, D+E and D1+E is increased from £66.00 to £87.00 for a test commencing during normal hours and from £99.00 to £137.00 for a test commencing out of hours.
In Part 2 of Schedule 4 (fees for special manoeuvres tests) the fee for a special manoeuvres test for vehicles in categories AM, A1, A2 and A is increased from £31.00 to £45.00 for a test commencing during normal hours and from £43.00 to £60.00 for a test commencing out of hours.
An Explanatory Memorandum has been produced and is available from Safe and Accessible Travel Division, Department for Infrastructure, Clarence Court, 10-8 Adelaide Street, Town Parks, Belfast BT2 8GB or online alongside this Regulation at http//www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr