NI Driving Licence
Can a learner driver in Northern Ireland drive on a motorway?
No. A provisional car licence holder cannot drive on a motorway in Northern Ireland.
nidirect lists motorway driving among the restrictions that apply when driving on a provisional licence.
After passing and holding the appropriate full licence, motorway driving becomes legal, subject to the normal rules and any other restrictions that apply to the driver.
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25 September 2026
