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Northern Ireland's New Driver Rules | Leeds News
Northern Ireland is launching a historic new Graduated Driver Licence in October 2026 — the first major overhaul in 70 years — with strict rules like mandatory logbooks, extended restrictions for new drivers, and ‘R’ plates for two years after passing. Young drivers under 24 will face night-driving limits and passenger restrictions unless family members are behind the wheel, plus a six-month learning period before booking their practical test. While this makes NI the UK’s first region to adopt these measures, the rest of the UK won’t follow suit — the Department for Transport is focusing…
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