What happens when a driving ban ends depends on how long you were disqualified and whether the court or legislation requires you to pass another driving test.
If you were disqualified for 56 days or more, official NI guidance says you must apply for another driving licence before returning to driving.
The application uses a DL1 form available from main Post Office branches and requires the appropriate supporting material and fee.
Current official guidance states that, by law, you cannot apply for the replacement driving licence before the disqualification period has ended.
DVA currently states that it aims to deliver the licence within three weeks of receiving the application, although cases involving health or personal-detail checks can take longer.
Official guidance recommends allowing at least six weeks before contacting DVA about non-arrival.
If you were disqualified until a test is passed, you will need provisional entitlement and must complete the required theory and practical testing before regaining the relevant full entitlement.
Where the court orders an extended practical driving test, that test is longer and more demanding than the standard practical test.
Certain alcohol-related disqualifications fall within the high-risk-offender arrangements. DVA may require medical enquiries before the driving licence can be renewed.
