These Regulations may be cited as the Taxi Drivers’ Licences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 and shall come into operation on 31^st October 2014.

In these Regulations—

• “the Act” means the Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008;

• “the 1996 Regulations” means the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 19962;

• “category B vehicle” has the meaning given by regulation 3 of, and Schedule 1 to, the 1996 Regulations;

• “examiner” in relation to the practical test of driving skills and behaviour, means an officer of the Department appointed to conduct that test;

• “film clip” means a sequence of visual images displayed electronically;

• “motor car” has the meaning given by section 23(15) of the Act.