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Section 10
1(1)Section 24 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (regulation of conduct of drivers, inspectors and conductors) (as amended by Schedule 2) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (2), for the words from “cause particulars” to the end substitute “ send notice of the particulars of the conviction to the Secretary of State requiring the Secretary of State to endorse them on the person's driving record (within the meaning of section 97A of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988) ”.
(3)Omit subsection (3).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
2U.K.The Road Traffic Act 1988 is amended as follows.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
3U.K.In section 88(6) (requirement for driving licence: exceptions), omit “, counterparts of licences”.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
4U.K.In section 92(7ZB)(a) and (7C) (requirements as to physical fitness of drivers), omit “and its counterpart”.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
5(1)Section 93 (revocation of licence because of disability or prospective disability) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsections (2)(b) and (3), omit “and its counterpart”.
F1(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3 para. 5(3)(4) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(a); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
6(1)Section 97 (grant of licences) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1)(c)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (i), omit “and its counterpart”,
(b)in sub-paragraph (ia), omit the words from “together” to the end, and
(c)in sub-paragraph (ii), omit “and its counterpart (if any) issued to him”.
(3)In subsection (1AA), omit—
(a)“together with the counterparts mentioned in that sub-paragraph”, and
(b)“and its Northern Ireland counterpart”.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 3 para. 6(1)(2)(a)(2)(c) in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
7U.K.In section 98(1)(c) (form of licence), omit “or its counterpart”.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
Prospective
8(1)Section 98A (compulsory surrender of old-form licences) (inserted by section 29) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1), omit “and their counterparts”.
(3)In subsection (3), omit “(and their counterparts)”.
(4)In subsection (4), omit “(with its counterpart)”.
(5)In subsection (7), omit “and its counterpart”.
9(1)Section 99 (duration of licences) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (2A), omit “and its counterpart”.
(3)In subsection (3)—
(a)omit paragraph (aa),
(b)in paragraph (b), omit “or in its counterpart”, and
(c)omit “and its counterpart”.
[F2(3A)In subsection (3ZA), omit “and its counterpart”.]
(4)In subsection (4), omit “and its counterpart”.
F3(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6)In subsection (7), omit “and its counterpart”.
[F4(6A)In subsection (7ZZA)—
(a)omit “and its counterpart” in both places, and
(b)omit “and counterpart”[F5 in both places].]
(7)In subsection (7ZA) (inserted by section 30), omit “and its counterpart”.
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 3 para. 9(3A) inserted (14.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 64(a); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 2(g)
F3Sch. 3 para. 9(5) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(b); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
F4Sch. 3 para. 9(6A) inserted (E.W.S.) (20.4.2012) by The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/977), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 3(2)
F5Words in Sch. 3 para. 9(6A)(b) inserted (14.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 64(b); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 2(g)
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
Prospective
10U.K.In section 99A (authorisation to drive in Great Britain), omit subsections (5) and (6).
11(1)Section 99B (information about resident Community licence holders) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)Omit subsection (3).
(3)In subsection (4), for “subsections (1) and (3)” substitute “ subsection (1) ”.
(4)In subsection (5), for “a Community licence delivered to him (whether or not in pursuance of this section) in such manner as he may determine” substitute “ the driving record of a person who delivers to him a Community licence (whether or not in pursuance of this section) ”.
(5)Omit subsection (6).
(6)For subsection (7) substitute—
“(7)Where the name of a Community licence holder as specified in his Community licence ceases to be correct, he must deliver his Community licence immediately to the Secretary of State and provide him with particulars of the alterations falling to be made in the name on it.”
(7)Omit subsection (8).
(8)In subsection (9), after “endorse the Community licence” insert “ and that person's driving record ”.
(9)In subsection (11)(b), omit “(6) or”.
(10)Omit subsection (12).
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
12(1)Section 99C (revocation of authorisation conferred by Community licence because of disability or prospective disability) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsections (1) to (4), omit “and its counterpart (if any)” in each place.
(3)Omit subsection (5).
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
13(1)Section 105 (regulations) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)in paragraph (a), for “Community licences and counterparts of such licences” substitute “ and Community licences ”,
F6F6(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)in paragraph (e), omit “and counterparts of licences” and “or counterparts of licences”, and
(d)omit paragraph (ea).
(3)In subsection (5), for “and 91ZA to 91B” substitute “ , 91ZA and 91A ”.
Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 3 para. 13(2)(b) repealed (12.1.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), s. 116(6)(b), Sch. 8 Pt. 13
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 3 para. 13 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
14U.K.In section 108 (interpretation), omit the definition of “counterpart”.
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 3 para. 14 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
15U.K.In section 109 (provisions as to Northern Ireland drivers' licences), for subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)For the purposes of this Act, any driver holding a Northern Ireland licence shall be under the same obligation to produce such a licence as if it had been a licence granted under this Part of this Act, and the provisions of this Act as to the production of licences granted under this Part of this Act shall apply accordingly.”
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 3 para. 15 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
16(1)Section 109A (counterparts issued to Northern Ireland licence holders) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)For subsections (1) and (2) substitute—
“(1)The Secretary of State may endorse the driving record of a Northern Ireland licence holder who delivers to him a Northern Ireland licence together with the information specified in, or required under, subsection (3) below with any part of that information.”
(3)For subsections (4) and (5) substitute—
“(4)Where the name of a Northern Ireland licence holder as specified in his Northern Ireland licence ceases to be correct, he may deliver his Northern Ireland licence immediately to the Secretary of State and provide him with particulars of the alterations falling to be made in the name on it.
(5)On the delivery of a Northern Ireland licence by any person in pursuance of subsection (4) above, the Secretary of State may endorse the Northern Ireland licence and that person's driving record with the correct name and must return the Northern Ireland licence to that person.”
(4)In the heading, for “Counterparts issued to” substitute “ Information about ”.
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 3 para. 16 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
17(1)Section 109B (revocation of authorisation conferred by Northern Ireland licence because of disability or prospective disability) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1), omit the words from “together” to the end.
(3)In subsection (2)—
(a)in paragraph (a), omit “together with the relevant counterparts”, and
(b)in paragraph (b), omit “and those counterparts”.
(4)In subsection (4), omit “and the relevant counterparts”.
(5)Omit subsection (5).
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 3 para. 17 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
18U.K.In section 115A(1) (community licence holders: cessation of authorisation), omit “and its counterpart (if any)”.
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 3 para. 18 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
19U.K.In section 117A (community licences: disqualification, etc.), omit “and its counterpart (if any)” in both places.
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 3 para. 19 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
20(1)Section 118 (revoked or suspended licences: surrender, return and endorsement) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1), omit “and its counterpart”.
(3)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)Where, in pursuance of section 115 of this Act, the Secretary of State suspends a licence, he must (unless the holder of the licence has already delivered his licence to a traffic commissioner on a reference under section 116 of this Act) serve notice on the holder of the licence requiring him to deliver the licence forthwith to the Secretary of State at the address specified in the notice, and it shall be the duty of the holder of the licence to comply with the requirement.
(2A)On the delivery of the licence or, where the licence has already been delivered to a traffic commissioner, on suspending the licence, the Secretary of State must endorse the particulars of the suspension on the licence holder's driving record.
(2B)The Secretary of State or, as the case may be, the traffic commissioner, must then return the licence to the holder.”
(4)In subsection (4), omit “and its counterpart”.
(5)Omit subsection (5).
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 3 para. 20 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
21U.K.In section 121 (interpretation), omit the definition of “counterpart”.
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 3 para. 21 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
22U.K.In section 122(3) (provisions as to Northern Ireland licences)—
(a)for “and its counterpart are” substitute “ is ”, and
(b)for “them” substitute “ it ”.
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 3 para. 22 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
23U.K.In section 125A(8) (registration of disabled persons), in paragraph (c) of the definition of “disabled person's limited driving licence”, omit “and a counterpart of that licence”.
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 3 para. 23 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
Prospective
24U.K.In section 141A(5) (interpretation of Part 5) (as substituted by Schedule 6), omit “and “counterpart”, in relation to a Community licence”.
Prospective
25U.K.In section 142 (index to Part 5) (as substituted by Schedule 6), omit “and counterpart”.
26(1)Section 164 (power of constables to require production of driving licence and in certain cases statement of date of birth) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)Omit “and its counterpart” in each place.
(3)In subsection (1), for “they were” substitute “ it was ”.
(4)In subsection (3)—
(a)for “their” substitute “ its ”, and
(b)for “them”, in both places, substitute “ it ”.
(5)In subsection (5)—
(a)for “them”, in each place, substitute “ it ”, and
(b)for “their” substitute “ its ”.
F7(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7)In subsection (8)—
(a)for “them”, in each place, substitute “ it ”, and
(b)for “their” substitute “ its ”.
(8)In subsection (11), omit the reference to “counterpart”.
Textual Amendments
F7Sch. 3 para. 26(6) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(c); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
Commencement Information
I22Sch. 3 para. 26 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
27U.K.In section 167(a) (power of arrest in Scotland for reckless or careless driving or cycling), for the words from “and the counterpart” to the end substitute “ or, as the case may be, his Northern Ireland licence or Community licence within the meaning of that Part. ”
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 3 para. 27 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
28(1)Section 173 (forgery of documents etc.) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)in paragraph (a), omit the words from “or” to the end, and
(b)omit paragraph (aa).
(3)In subsection (4), omit “ “counterpart”,”.
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 3 para. 28(1)(2) in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
29U.K.In section 176 (power to seize articles), omit subsections (1A), (3A) and (8).
Commencement Information
I25Sch. 3 para. 29 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
30U.K.The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (as amended by Schedule 2) is amended as follows.
Commencement Information
I26Sch. 3 para. 30 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
31U.K.In section 7(1) (duty of accused to provide licence), omit the words from “and the foregoing” to the end.
Commencement Information
I27Sch. 3 para. 31 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
32(1)Section 26 (interim disqualification) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (7)—
(a)in paragraph (a), omit “and its counterpart”, and
(b)in paragraph (b), omit “and counterpart” and for “them” substitute “ it ”.
F8(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F8(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5)Omit subsection (14).
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 3 para. 32(3)(4) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(d); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
Commencement Information
I28Sch. 3 para. 32 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
33(1)Section 27 (production of licence) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)Omit “and its counterpart” in each place.
(3)In subsection (1), for “them” substitute “ it ”.
(4)In subsection (3)(b), for “are produced” substitute “ is produced ”.
F9(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F9Sch. 3 para. 33(5) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(e); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
Commencement Information
I29Sch. 3 para. 33 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
34U.K.In section 28(3) (penalty points to be attributed to an offence), for “57(5), 57A(6), 77(5)” substitute “ 57A(6) ”.
Commencement Information
I30Sch. 3 para. 34 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
35(1)Section 29 (penalty points to be taken into account on conviction) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1)(b), omit “the counterpart of any licence held by him or on”.
(3)Omit subsection (3).
Commencement Information
I31Sch. 3 para. 35 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
36(1)Section 30 (modification of sections 28 and 29 in case where fixed penalty also in question) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1)(b)—
(a)omit “the counterpart of his licence or”, and
(b)for “57, 57A, 77” substitute “ 57A ”.
(3)In subsection (2)(b)—
(a)omit “on the counterpart of his licence or”, and
(b)for “57, 57A, 77” substitute “ 57A ”.
Commencement Information
I32Sch. 3 para. 36 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
37U.K.In section 31(1) (court may take particulars endorsed into consideration), omit “the counterpart of his licence or on”.
Commencement Information
I33Sch. 3 para. 37 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
38U.K.Omit section 32 (in Scotland court may take extract from licensing records into account).
Commencement Information
I34Sch. 3 para. 38 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
39U.K.In section 36 (disqualification until test passed), omit subsection (10).
Commencement Information
I35Sch. 3 para. 39 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
40(1)Section 42 (removal of disqualification) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (5), for paragraph (a) substitute—
“(a)must send notice of the order to the Secretary of State,”.
(3)Omit subsection (5A).
(4)In subsection (5AA), for “(5)(a)(ii)” substitute “ (5)(a) ”.
(5)In subsection (5B), for “(5)(a)(ii) or (5A)” substitute “ (5)(a) ”.
Commencement Information
I36Sch. 3 para. 40 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
41U.K.Omit section 45 (effect of endorsement of counterparts).
Commencement Information
I37Sch. 3 para. 41 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
42U.K.In section 45A (effect of endorsement of driving records), for subsections (3) to (5) substitute—
“(3)An endorsement ordered on a person's conviction of an offence remains effective (subject to subsections (4) and (5) below)—
(a)if an order is made for the disqualification of the offender, until four years have elapsed since the conviction, and
(b)if no such order is made, until either—
(i)four years have elapsed since the commission of the offence, or
(ii)an order is made for the disqualification of the offender under section 35 of this Act.
(4)Where the offence was one under section 1 or 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (causing death by dangerous driving and dangerous driving), the endorsement remains in any case effective until four years have elapsed since the conviction.
(5)Where the offence was one—
(a)under section 3A, 4(1) or 5(1)(a) of that Act (driving offences connected with drink or drugs),
(b)under section 7(6) of that Act (failing to provide specimen) involving obligatory disqualification, or
(c)under section 7A(6) of that Act (failing to allow a specimen to be subjected to laboratory test),
the endorsement remains effective until eleven years have elapsed since the conviction.”
Commencement Information
I38Sch. 3 para. 42 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
43U.K.In section 46(2)(b) (combination of disqualification and endorsement with probation orders and orders for discharge), omit “the counterpart of any licence held by him or on”.
Commencement Information
I39Sch. 3 para. 43 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
44(1)Section 47 (supplementary provisions as to disqualifications and endorsements) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)Where a court orders the endorsement of a person's driving record it may, and where a court orders a person to be disqualified for a period of 56 days or more it must, send any licence of the person that is produced to the court, to the Secretary of State.”
F10(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)In subsection (3), omit “a licence or”.
(5)In subsection (3A), omit “in relation to a person who is not the holder of a licence,”.
(6)In subsection (4), omit “and the counterpart of a licence”.
Textual Amendments
F10Sch. 3 para. 44(3) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(f); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
Commencement Information
I40Sch. 3 para. 44 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
45(1)Section 48 (exemption from disqualification and endorsement for certain construction and use offences) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsections (1) and (2), omit “the counterpart of any licence held by him or on”.
(3)Omit subsection (3).
Commencement Information
I41Sch. 3 para. 45 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
F1146U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F11Sch. 3 para. 46 omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(g); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
47U.K.Omit section 58 (effect of endorsement of counterpart without hearing).
Commencement Information
I42Sch. 3 para. 47 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
48U.K.Omit section 61 (fixed penalty notice mistakenly given to licence holder: exclusion of fixed penalty procedures).
Commencement Information
I43Sch. 3 para. 48 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
49(1)Section 61A (fixed penalty notice mistakenly given to unlicensed person: exclusion of fixed penalty procedures) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1), omit “but who is not the holder of a licence,”.
F12(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)In the heading, omit “to unlicensed person”.
Textual Amendments
F12Sch. 3 para. 49(3) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(h); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
Commencement Information
I44Sch. 3 para. 49 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
50(1)Section 72 (notices on-the-spot etc.: when registration and endorsement invalid) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)Omit subsection (4).
(3)In subsection (5), omit “57 or”.
(4)Omit subsection (6).
Commencement Information
I45Sch. 3 para. 50 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
51(1)Section 75 (issue of conditional offer) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsections (5) and (6), for “, 77 and 77A”, substitute “ and 77A ”.
(3)Omit subsection (8).
(4)In subsection (8A)—
(a)omit “who is not the holder of a licence”, and
(b)in paragraph (a), for the words after “offender” substitute—
“(i)makes payment of the fixed penalty to the appropriate person, and
(ii)where he is the holder of a licence and the offence to which the offer relates is an offence involving obligatory endorsement, at the same time delivers his licence to the appropriate person, and”.
(5)In subsection (11A), for “, 77 and 77A”, substitute “ and 77A ”.
(6)Omit subsection (12).
Commencement Information
I46Sch. 3 para. 51 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
52(1)Section 76 (effect of offer and payment of penalty) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (3)—
(a)in paragraph (a), omit “inspecting the licence and its counterpart or (where the alleged offender is not the holder of a licence)” and for “his” substitute “ the alleged offender's ”, and
(b)in paragraph (b), omit “and its counterpart”.
(3)In subsection (4), for “75(8)(a) or (8A)(a)” substitute “ 75(8A)(a) ”.
(4)Omit subsection (8).
Commencement Information
I47Sch. 3 para. 52 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
53U.K.Omit section 77 (endorsement of counterparts where penalty paid).
Commencement Information
I48Sch. 3 para. 53 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
F1354U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F13Sch. 3 para. 54 omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(i); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
55(1)Section 83 (powers of court in cases of deception) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)Omit subsection (1).
(3)In subsection (1A), omit “also”.
(4)In subsection (2), omit—
(a)“57 or”, and
(b)“77 or”.
Commencement Information
I49Sch. 3 para. 55 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
56U.K.In section 84(1)(a) (regulations), for “54(4) or (5C)” substitute “ 54(5) ”.
Commencement Information
I50Sch. 3 para. 56 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
57(1)Section 91ZA (application to Northern Ireland licence holders) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1)—
(a)in paragraph (b), omit “and (9)(b)”,
(b)omit paragraphs (d) to (f),
(c)omit paragraphs (h) to (j),
(d)in paragraph (k), omit “, (3) and (3A)”, and
(e)omit paragraph (l).
(3)Omit subsections (3) to (6).
(4)In subsection (7)—
(a)omit “and its counterpart (if any)”, and
(b)for “their” substitute “ its ”.
(5)In subsection (8), omit “and its counterpart”.
(6)In subsection (9)—
(a)in paragraph (a), for “subsection (5) above” substitute “ section 44A above of an order for the endorsement of a person's driving record ”, and
(b)in paragraph (b)(i), after “licence” insert “ , or a person normally resident in Northern Ireland who does not hold a licence, ”.
Commencement Information
I51Sch. 3 para. 57 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
58U.K.Omit section 91ZB (effect of endorsement on Northern Ireland licence holders).
Commencement Information
I52Sch. 3 para. 58 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
59(1)Section 91A (application to Community licence holders) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (1), for the words from “27” to “48(1) and (2)” substitute “ and 32 ”.
(3)Omit subsections (2) to (4).
(4)In subsection (5)—
(a)omit “and its counterpart (if any)”, and
(b)for “their” substitute “ its ”.
(5)Omit subsection (6).
(6)For subsection (7) substitute—
“(7)Where—
(a)a notice is sent to the Secretary of State under section 44A above for the endorsement of a person's driving record with any particulars or penalty points, and
(b)the particulars contained in the notice include—
(i)particulars of an offence in respect of which the holder of a Community licence, or a person normally resident in another EEA state who does not hold a licence, is disqualified by an order of a court, and
(ii)particulars of the disqualification,
the Secretary of State must send a notice containing the particulars mentioned in paragraph (b)(i) and (ii) to the licensing authority in the EEA state in respect of which the Community licence was issued or, where the person disqualified is not the holder of a licence, the licensing authority in the EEA state where the person is normally resident.
(7A)Where a Community licence has been sent to the Secretary of State in pursuance of subsection (5) above, he must return the Community licence to the holder—
(a)on the expiry of the period of disqualification, or
(b)if earlier, on being satisfied that the holder has left Great Britain and is not normally resident there.”
(7)Omit subsections (8) to (10).
Commencement Information
I53Sch. 3 para. 59(1)(3)-(7) in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
60U.K.Omit section 91B (effect of endorsement on Community licence holders).
Commencement Information
I54Sch. 3 para. 60 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
61U.K.In section 98(1) (interpretation)—
(a)in the definition of “the provisions connected with the licensing of drivers”, for “91ZA to 91B” substitute “ 91ZA, 91A ”, and
(b)in the words following the definition of “the Traffic Acts”, omit “counterpart”,”.
Commencement Information
I55Sch. 3 para. 61 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
62(1)Schedule 1 (offences to which sections 1, 6, 11 and 12(1) apply) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In the entries relating to sections 98A(7) and 99(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52), omit “and counterpart”.
(3)In the entry relating to section 164(6) of that Act, omit “and counterpart etc.”.
Commencement Information
I56Sch. 3 para. 62 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
63(1)Part 1 of Schedule 2 (prosecution and punishment of offences: offences under the Traffic Acts) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In the entries relating to the following provisions, omit “and counterpart”—
(a)section 92(7C) of the Road Traffic Act 1988,
(b)section 93(3) of that Act,
(c)section 98A(7) of that Act,
(d)section 99(5) of that Act,
(e)section 118 of that Act,
(f)section 26 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (c. 53), and
(g)section 27 of that Act.
(3)In the entry relating to section 164 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, omit “or counterpart etc.”.
(4)In the entry relating to section 173 of that Act, omit “counterparts of Community licences,”.
Commencement Information
I57Sch. 3 para. 63 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
64U.K.In Schedule 5 (Scotland: additional offences open to conditional offer), in the entry relating to section 99(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1988, omit—
(a)“and its counterpart”, and
(b)“and counterpart”.
Commencement Information
I58Sch. 3 para. 64 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
65(1)Section 40B of the Child Support Act 1991 (disqualification from driving: further provision) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (4), omit the words from “and” to the end.
(3)In subsection (9)—
(a)omit “and its counterpart”, and
(b)for “their” substitute “ its ”.
Commencement Information
I59Sch. 3 para. 65 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
66U.K.The Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995 is amended as follows.
Commencement Information
I60Sch. 3 para. 66 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
67(1)Section 2 (surrender of licences) is amended as follows.U.K.
F14(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)In subsection (3)—
F15(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)in paragraph (f)—
(i)before “endorsed” insert “ to be ”, and
(ii)for “counterpart of the licence” substitute “ person's driving record ”.
F16(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F14Sch. 3 para. 67(2) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(j); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
F15Sch. 3 para. 67(3)(a)(b) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(j); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
F16Sch. 3 para. 67(4) omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(j); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
Commencement Information
I61Sch. 3 para. 67 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
F1768U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F17Sch. 3 para. 68 omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(k); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
69U.K.In section 9(5) (interpretation etc.), omit “and its counterpart” in both places.
Commencement Information
I62Sch. 3 para. 69 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
F1870U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F18Sch. 3 para. 70 omitted (30.11.2022) by virtue of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(1), Sch. 10 para. 34(l); S.I. 2022/1187, reg. 4(a) (with Pt. 3)
F1971U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F19Sch. 3 paras. 71-73 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
F1972U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F19Sch. 3 paras. 71-73 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
F1973U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F19Sch. 3 paras. 71-73 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with ss. 413(4)(5), 416(7), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
74U.K.The Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 is amended as follows.
Commencement Information
I63Sch. 3 para. 74 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
75(1)Section 63 (production of licence: Great Britain) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)Omit “and its counterpart” in each place.
(3)In subsections (3)(b) and (4)(b), for “them” substitute “ it ”.
(4)In subsection (7), omit the second sentence.
Commencement Information
I64Sch. 3 para. 75 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
Prospective
76(1)Section 64 (production of licence: Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)Omit “and its counterpart” in each place.
(3)In subsections (3)(b) and (4)(b), for “them” substitute “ it ”.
(4)In subsection (7), omit the second sentence.
77(1)Section 68 (endorsement of licence: Great Britain) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)For subsections (2) to (5) substitute—
“(2)The Secretary of State must secure that the particulars of the disqualification are endorsed on the person's driving record until the end of the period for which the endorsement remains effective.
(3)At the end of the period for which the endorsement remains effective the Secretary of State must remove the endorsement from the person's driving record.”
(3)For subsection (7) substitute—
“(7)Where the person ceases to be disqualified by virtue of section 57(6), the Secretary of State must endorse the relevant particulars on his driving record.
In this section and section 69 “driving record” has the meaning given by section 97A of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.”
Commencement Information
I65Sch. 3 para. 77(1)(2) in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
Prospective
78(1)Section 69 (endorsement of licence: Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)For subsections (2) to (5) substitute—
“(2)The Department must secure that the particulars of the disqualification are endorsed on the person's driving record until the end of the period for which the endorsement remains effective.
(3)At the end of the period for which the endorsement remains effective the Department must secure that the endorsement is removed from the person's driving record.”
(3)For subsection (7) substitute—
“(7)Where the person ceases to be disqualified by virtue of section 57(6), the Department must secure that the relevant particulars are endorsed on his driving record.”
Prospective
79U.K.In section 74(1) (interpretation), omit the definition of “counterpart”.
80(1)Section 301 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (fine defaulters: driving disqualification) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In subsection (6)—
(a)in paragraph (a), omit “together with its counterpart”, and
(b)in paragraph (b), omit “and its counterpart (if any)”.
(3)In subsection (7), omit the definition of “counterpart”.
Commencement Information
I66Sch. 3 para. 80 in force at 8.6.2015 by S.I. 2015/560, art. 3(a) (with arts. 4-9)
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