SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7Mutual recognition of driving disqualification in UK and Republic of Ireland

PART 1Further provision

Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32)

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1

Section 74(1) (interpretation) is amended as follows.

2

For the definition of “central authority” substitute—

“central authority” means an authority designated by the Republic of Ireland as a central authority for the purposes of the specified agreement on driving disqualifications;

3

For the definition of “competent authority” substitute—

“competent authority” means an authority which is a competent authority in relation to the Republic of Ireland for the purposes of the specified agreement on driving disqualifications;

4

Omit the definition of “the convention on driving disqualifications”.

5

In the definition of “disqualified”, after “and” insert “ , except in section 71A, ”.

6

Omit the definition of “foreign disqualification”.

7

At the end insert—

“Republic of Ireland disqualification” means the disqualification mentioned in section 56;

“Republic of Ireland licence” means a licence to drive a motor vehicle granted under the law of the Republic of Ireland, including a learner permit.