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NORTHERN IRELAND DRIVING OFFENCE

New Driver Failing to Display the Required R Plate in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland introduced new Graduated Driver Licensing rules on 1 October 2026, including a two-year new-driver R-plate requirement.

Official DfI GDL guidance ↗ Penalty points hub
NEW GDL OFFENCE

Three penalty points

DfI states that failure to display the specified distinguishing mark during the two-year new-driver period can lead to three penalty points.

FINE

Potential £1,000 fine

The new offence carries a potential fine of up to £1,000.

FROM OCTOBER 2026

Part of Northern Ireland GDL

The new Graduated Driver Licensing system took effect from 1 October 2026.

MORE NI GUIDES

Penalty points & driving offences.

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Independent Northern Ireland guidance. PureCar is not PSNI, DVA, the courts or nidirect. Individual cases can differ.
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