16(1)Section 74(1) (interpretation) is amended as follows.U.K.
(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.”
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 7 para. 16 in force in accordance with art. 3(1)(3) of the commencing S.I. by S.I. 2017/189, art. 3(2)