NI Driving Licence
If I lose my full licence under the new driver rules, can I drive straight away on a provisional?
No. You must first obtain a valid provisional licence and then obey learner-driver restrictions.
No. You must first obtain a valid provisional licence and then obey learner-driver restrictions.
nidirect says a driver whose licence is revoked under the new-driver rules must apply for a provisional licence before returning to the road.
Once provisional again, learner conditions apply, including supervision, L plates, the Northern Ireland learner speed restriction and the motorway restriction.
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25 September 2026
