Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981
PART IINTRODUCTORY
1Title and commencement
2Interpretation
PART IIGENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF VEHICLES
Requirement to hold licence
3Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving licences
4Exceptions
Tests
5Tests of competence to drive
6The alternative requirements to those in Article 5
7Review of conduct of test
8Repayment of test fees
8AApproved test assistants
Physical fitness
9Requirements as to physical fitness of drivers
10Revocation of licence because of disability or prospective disability
11Provision of information, etc., relating to disabilities
11ADriving after refusal or revocation of licence
12Notification of refusal of insurance on grounds of health
Granting of licences, their form and duration
13Grant of licences
13AResidence requirement
14Form of licence
15Duration of licences
Community Licence Holders
15AAuthorisation to drive in Northern Ireland
15BInformation about resident Community licence holders
15CRevocation of authorisation conferred by Community licence because of disability or prospective disability
15DInformation relating to disabilities etc.
15EReturn of Community licences delivered to Department
Appeals
16Appeals relating to licences
Disqualification (otherwise than on conviction)
17Disqualification of persons under age
18Disqualification to prevent duplication of licences
Disqualification if disqualified in Great Britain, etc.
18ADisqualification while disqualified in Great Britain, Isle of Man, Channel Islands or Gibraltar
Restrictions affecting certain vehicles and drivers
19Speed limit on vehicles required to display or displaying distinguishing mark required on vehicles driven by holders of provisional licences
19ARestrictions on newly qualified drivers
19BSpeed limit on certain vehicles displaying distinguishing mark referred to in Article 19A(3)(a)
Miscellaneous
19CRegulations
19DInterpretation
19EProvisions as to Great Britain drivers' licences
19FCounterparts issued to Great Britain licence holders
19GRevocation of authorisation conferred by Great Britain licence because of disability or prospective disability
19HInformation relating to disabilities, etc.
19IAccess to driver licensing information
PART III
Articles 20-26 rep. by 1997 NI 2
Article 26A rep. by 1995 NI 18
Article 27 rep. by 1997 NI 2
PART IVGENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Articles 28-31 rep. by 1995 NI 18
31AApproval of design, construction, etc., of motor vehicles
31BSupplementary provisions relating to type approval and other certificates
31CAppeals
31DRegulations
31EOffences, etc., relating to type approval
31FFailure to hold EC certificate of conformity for unregistered light passenger vehicle or motor cycle
31GLight passenger vehicles or vehicle to which the motorcycle type approval Directive applies not to be sold without EC certificate of conformity
Articles 32-49 rep. by 1995 NI 18
Articles 50-52 rep. by 1997 NI 2
PART VREGULATION OF GOODS VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES, TOGETHER WITH THE DRIVERS OF SUCH VEHICLES, AND CONTROL OF LARGE PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLES
Certification and regulation of goods vehicles
Articles 53-55 rep. by 1995 NI 18
56Limitation of continuous hours of duty of drivers of goods vehicles
Article 57 rep. by 1995 NI 18
58Regulations for purposes of Articles 53 to 57
Licensing and regulation of public service vehicles
59Public service vehicle not to ply for hire, etc., unless driver, etc., licensed
60Public service vehicle not to ply for hire, etc., unless vehicle licensed
61Grant of public service vehicle licences
62Public service vehicles not to carry more than the prescribed number of persons.
63Limitation of continuous hours of duty of drivers of public service vehicles
64Power to stop and examine public service vehicles
65Power to make bye-laws regulating public service vehicles within any area
66Regulations for purposes of Articles 59 to 65. . .
66ACar-sharing arrangements
Articles 67-69 rep. by 1995 NI 18
Articles 70-79 rep. by 1991 NI 3
Special provisions relating to licensing of drivers of large goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
70Licensing of drivers of large goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
71Grant of licences: fitness as regards conduct
72Conditions of certain licences
73Revocation or suspension of licences
73ACommunity licence holders: cessation of authorisation, etc.
74Disqualification on revocation of licence
74ACommunity licences: disqualification etc.
75Revoked or suspended licences: surrender, return and endorsement
76Appeals to court of summary jurisdiction
77Regulations
78Interpretation
79Provisions as to Great Britain licences
Taxi drivers' licences
79ALicensing of drivers of taxis
Repayment of fees
80Repayment of fees
PART VIPROVISIONS RELATING TO APPLICABLE COMMUNITY RULES
81Offences against applicable Community rules
82Powers of inspection
83Regulations for purposes of the applicable Community rules or other relevant Community provisions
PART VIIFOREIGN VEHICLES
84Power in certain cases to prohibit driving of foreign vehicles
85Provisions supplementary to Article 84
86Enforcement provisions
87Production of certain documents
88Application of Articles 86 and 87 of the Order of 1995 to foreign vehicles on harbour land
89Interpretation and transitional provisions
PART VIIIINSURANCE AGAINST THIRD-PARTY LIABILITIES
90Users of motor vehicles to be insured or secured against third-party risks
91Defence to charge under Article 90
91AOffence of keeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements
91BExceptions to Article 91A offence
91CFixed penalty notices
91DArticle 91A offence: supplementary
92Requirements in respect of policies
93Requirements in respect of securities
94Certain conditions in policies or securities to be of no effect
95Duty to surrender certificate on cancellation of policy or security
96Duty of persons against whom claims are made to give information as to insurance
97Requirements as to production of certificate of insurance or of security
97ARegulations prohibiting the grant of excise licences unless evidence of insurance or security
98Duty of insurers or persons giving security to satisfy judgment against persons insured or secured against third-party risks
98AExceptions to Article 98
Art. 99 rep. by 2001 c. 3 (NI)
100Bankruptcy, etc., of insured persons not to affect certain claims by third-parties
101Meaning of authorised insurer for purposes of this Part
102Deposits under this Part
102ADisclosure of information
102BAssimilated law relating to compulsory insurance
103Regulations for purposes of this Part
Parts IX - XI
PART XIIPROVISIONS AS TO ROAD SAFETY
Articles 129, 129A-129D, 130, 131 rep. by 1995 NI 18...
Driving instructors
132Approved driving instructors
133Driving instruction for payment to be given only by registered or licenced persons
134Exemption of police instructors
135Licences to give instruction restricted by Article 133
136Surrender of certificates and licences
137Production of certificates and licences to constables and authorised persons
137AMeaning of motor car
Article 138 rep. by 1996 NI 10
PART XIIIGENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES, ENFORCEMENT, EVIDENCE AND PROCEEDINGS
Articles 139-140 rep. by 1996 NI 10 Article 141 rep....
Articles 139-140 rep. by 1996 NI 10
Article 141 rep. by 1991 NI 3
Articles 142-149 rep. by 1995 NI 18
Articles 150-152 rep. by 1996 NI 10
Articles 152A, 153 rep. by 1995 NI 18
Other offences involving want of due care and attention
154Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight
Articles 155-157 rep. by 1997 NI 2
Articles 158-162 rep. by 1995 NI 18
Article 163 rep. by 1983 NI 8
Articles 164, 165 rep. by 1995 NI 18
Other offences
166Applying for or obtaining driving licence or provisional licence while disqualified
167Driving a motor vehicle, or causing or permitting a person to drive a motor vehicle, while disqualified
168Articles 54 and 57 of the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 not to apply to Articles 166 and 167
168AApplying for or obtaining a driving licence, or driving, while disqualified
Article 169 rep. by 1996 NI 10
Article 170 rep. by 1995 NI 18
171Vehicle causing obstruction
172Taking vehicle without owner's consent or other authority
172AAggravated vehicle-taking
172BAggravated vehicle-taking causing death or grievous bodily injury
Article 173 rep. by 1995 NI 18
174False statements in connection with forgery of, and fraudulent use of, documents; issue of false insurance certificate and powers of seizure
Article 174A rep. by 1997 NI 2
Article 174B rep. by 1996 NI 10
Duties on occurrence of accidents and identification of persons
175Duties on occurrence of an accident caused by presence of a mechanically propelled vehicle
176Duties on occurrence of other accidents
177Identification of drivers or owners of, and passengers in, vehicles
178Identification of pedal cyclists
179Identification of pedestrians
Enforcement powers and powers of arrest
180Enforcement powers of constable
180APowers of vehicle examiners
180BPower to seize vehicles driven without insurance
180CRetention etc. of vehicles seized under Article 180B
181Power to arrest persons resident outside United Kingdom
Articles 182-186 rep. by 1996 NI 10
Article 187 rep. by 1997 NI 2
Articles 188-204 rep. by 1996 NI 10
PART XIVMISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
Articles 205, 206 rep. by 1995 NI 18
207Driver of motor vehicle deemed to be servant or agent of owner in civil proceedings
208Inquiries and applications
Articles 209-210 rep. by 1997 NI 2
Article 211 rep. by 1995 NI 18
211AProspective exercise of powers
212Application of Order to hovercraft and trolley vehicles
213Application of Order to invalid carriages
214Application of Order to the Crown
215Application of Order in relation to harbour commissioners
Article 216 rep. by 1997 NI 2
217Savings
218General provisions as to regulations
219Transitional provisions
PART XV
Article 220(1), with Schedule 7, effects Amendments; para. (2), with...
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1STATUTORY PROVISIONS CONFERRING FUNCTIONS ON AUTHORISED OFFICERS
SCHEDULE 2STATUTORY PROVISIONS RELATING TO VEHICLES AND THEIR DRIVERS
SCHEDULE 2AOFFENCE OF KEEPING VEHICLE WHICH DOES NOT MEET INSURANCE REQUIRMENTS: IMMOBILISATION, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES
Immobilisation
1(1) Regulations may make provision with respect to any case where an authorised person has...
Offences connected with immobilisation
2(1) The regulations may provide that a person contravening provision made under paragraph 1(8) is...
Removal and disposal of vehicles
3(1) The regulations may make provision with respect to any case where– (a) an authorised...
Offences as to securing possession of vehicles
4The regulations may provide that where– (a) a person makes a declaration with a view...
Disputes
5The regulations may make provision about the proceedings to be followed where a dispute occurs...
Authorised persons
6As regards anything falling to be done under the regulations (such as receiving payment of...
Application of Offenders Order
7The regulations may make provision for the application of any or all of Articles 5,...
Interpretation
8(1) The regulations may make provision as to the meaning for the purposes of the...
9(1) The regulations may make provision as to the meaning in the regulations of “authorised...
10In this Schedule– (a) references to an immobilisation device are to a device or appliance...
11In this Schedule “ regulations ” means regulations made by the Department under Article 103.
Schedule 3 rep. by 1995 NI 18
Schedule 4 rep. by 1996 NI 10
SCHEDULE 5PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS
1Every application under this Order shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed...
2If on any application the Department determines that a public inquiry shall be held, the...
3Subject to paragraph 4, all persons interested may appear at the inquiry either in person...
4No person shall be entitled to be heard at the inquiry unless he has within...
5Subject as aforesaid inquiries and all incidental proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Schedule...
SCHEDULE 6SAVINGS
Saving for certain provisions about minimum ages for driving
1Notwithstanding the repeal by this Order of paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Road...
Saving in relation to certain motor cars for holders of driving licences and similar persons
2(1) This paragraph applies to a person who immediately before 1st January 1976 fulfilled any...
Saving in relation to certain goods vehicles for holders of driving licences and similar persons
3(1) This paragraph applies to— (a) a goods vehicle which, by virtue of the Road...
Other savings
Para. 4 rep. by 1997 NI 2
Para. 4 rep. by 1997 NI 2
5Notwithstanding the repeal by this Order of section 14 of the Motor Vehicles (Traffic and...
6Notwithstanding the repeal by this Order of the Road Traffic Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 and...
7The Driving Licences (Transfer of Functions) (Supplementary Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1973 shall continue to...
8Article 99 shall have effect, where the accident giving rise to the death or bodily...
Schedule 7—Amendments.
Schedule 8—Repeals

1981 No. 154 (N.I. 1)

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