Period of Learner Permit
| Period of Learner Permit | Permit Count |
|---|---|
| 2 years | First or second learner permit |
| 2 years | Third or subsequent learner permit - you must show evidence of failing a driving test in the previous two years |
| 1 year | Third or subsequent learner permit - you must show evidence of having applied for or having a forthcoming test date |
Period of Driving Licence
| Period of Driving Licence | Licence Categories |
|---|---|
| 10 years | Group 1 - Motorcycles, Cars and Tractors |
| 5 years | Group 2 - Buses, Trucks and Articulated Vehicles |
Your age and medical fitness will determine the duration of licence which can be issued.
| Age | Licence Term |
|---|---|
| Under 65 years | Maximum* 10 year licence - Cars and Motorcycles or Maximum* 5 year licence - Trucks and Buses |
| 65 - 71 years | A licence which will expire on the eve of your 75th birthday at the latest. However please note that any group 2 categories (trucks and buses) will be for a maximum of five years which could expire before the driver turns 75. |
| 72 - 74 years | 3 year licence |
| 75 or over | 3 year licence or 1 year licence (subject to certification of fitness to drive by your doctor) |
*A one or three year licence may be issued where, for medical reasons, a longer licence term cannot be granted.
The age in question is your age on the date of application.