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    #1952
    Nate--IRL--
    Registered Users Posts: 2,219 ✭✭✭Nate--IRL--


    galson wrote: »
    Where's that info from? They've been trying to introduce it since 2012 for all I know.

    Signed into law in March I think.

    EDIT:- http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2014/en/act/pub/0003/print.html

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    Nate


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    #1953
    Vologda69
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭Vologda69


    Yes and NDLS have started informing drivers who are presenting for 1st full licences to have documentation in order or risk having to display 'N' plates if there are delays in issuing their licence.
    Nate--IRL-- wrote: »
    Signed into law in March I think.

    EDIT:- http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2014/en/act/pub/0003/print.html

    Nate


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    #1954
    Dublin Red Devil
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭Dublin Red Devil


    So what is the the time line. when do you have to have the full license got to avoid the N plates.?


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    #1955
    evlgmaojr27ypu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 499 ✭✭evlgmaojr27ypu


    Interesting according to this page (http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/Driver-Training/Graduated-Driver-Licensing/GDL-rollout/), even though it is being called N Plate... it will be an R sign on the car

    text from their website

    "Pending legislation, novice drivers will be required to display an R (restricted) plate to support the restrictions in place during the first two years of their full driving licence."


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    #1956
    galson
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭galson


    So, what is it in the end? R or N plates? Everywhere you go there is a contradicting information about this and it doesn't say anywhere when it's going in. Pending legislation on RSA website only tells you that it hasn't been signed into the law yet.


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    #1957
    Vologda69
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭Vologda69


    If you haven't passed your test by the end of July 2014, then you will need to display the N plates or risk 2 penalty points and a hefty fine. The required Legislation (Section 4, Road Traffic Act 2014) is already in place and it clearly states the plates will carry an 'N' not an 'R'. Bikers are also required to display the plates under the legislation. The RSA website is woefully out of date in parts. I suspect they kept it quiet to prevent a further rush of applications to an already under resourced NDLS.
    Dublin Red Devil wrote: »
    So what is the the time line. when do you have to have the full license got to avoid the N plates.?


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    #1958
    galson
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭galson


    Well, doesn't apply really to me as I passed the test this month and applied for the license already but my wife will be sitting her test soon so I'll have to put the plates on the car anyway :/

    What exactly are the restrictions for the N-plated driver?


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    #1959
    anothernight
    Registered Users Posts: 2,541 ✭✭✭anothernight


    It would be worth contacting the RSA for more details on dates and deadlines, as their website is very out of date.

    Signing it into law is meaningless if the RSA are taking so long to act on it (assuming they will notify candidates at some stage before implementing the change).


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    #1960
    Vologda69
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭Vologda69


    The main restriction is that novice drivers can only accumulate 7 penalty points (rather than the usual 12) before being disqualified from driving for 6 months. Expect a raft of announcements in the media over the next few weeks. Under the same legislation, Learner drivers who drive without an accompanied driver or who fail to display 'L' plates will get 2 penalty points. Using a mobile phone will now get you 3 points.
    galson wrote: »
    Well, doesn't apply really to me as I passed the test this month and applied for the license already but my wife will be sitting her test soon so I'll have to put the plates on the car anyway :/

    What exactly are the restrictions for the N-plated driver?


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    #1961
    SPM1959
    Closed Accounts Posts: 358 ✭✭SPM1959


    Finally!

    4th time but got there in the end. Did the reverse around the corner (always my reason for failing previously) within first five minutes of practical test. Did that OK so confidence was increased and knew it was there for the taking.

    Relieved is not the word and good luck to all others doing it.


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    #1962
    Dublin Red Devil
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭Dublin Red Devil


    SPM1959 wrote: »
    Finally!

    4th time but got there in the end. Did the reverse around the corner (always my reason for failing previously) within first five minutes of practical test. Did that OK so confidence was increased and knew it was there for the taking.

    Relieved is not the word and good luck to all others doing it.

    Well done mate. It's a great feeling. I personally sang along with every song on the radio on the drive home I was so made up.

    Get your app in right away to avoid this N plate nonsense


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    #1963
    SPM1959
    Closed Accounts Posts: 358 ✭✭SPM1959


    Dublin Red Devil wrote: »
    Well done mate. It's a great feeling. I personally sang along with every song on the radio on the drive home I was so made up.

    Get your app in right away to avoid this N plate nonsense

    Thanks. Plan to do that tomorrow.


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    #1964
    Dillonb3
    Registered Users Posts: 1,706 ✭✭✭Dillonb3


    Passed today first person out on the road from the center and the roads were clear. I couldnt be anymore happy


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    #1965
    ogillman
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭ogillman


    Passed today in Wicklow. 2nd time. Couldn't be happier. Same tester as first time seemed much happier this morning and didn't mark anything I got marked for last time. Great feeling and no N plates!!


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    #1966
    carol2000
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭carol2000


    Nate--IRL-- wrote: »
    Passed today also. Got it first time in Raheny. Over the moon to say the least. My ADI was recommendation from another poster in this thread and I can't recommend him enough, no way could I have done it without him. PM me if you're looking for an ADI around the Finglas/Raheny area, I think I'm not allowed recommend anybody directly on the thread.

    Passed with 7 Grade 2's - not to happy with that because I know I'm usually better than that, but nerves played a part and a pass is a pass :)

    Nate

    Hi, Could you PM me the ADI? Thanks!


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    #1967
    phatkev
    Registered Users Posts: 3,636 ✭✭✭phatkev


    Passed today on the 3rd attempt in Wexford town, only two Grade 2's absolutely delighted :D


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    #1968
    KCAccidental
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,492 ✭✭✭KCAccidental


    Passed today in Wilton at the first time of trying, so relieved now. 3 grade 2's, I was delighted with that considering I did all my lessons and test in a school car (something I would never recommend to a learner, a lot tougher to do it that way!). PHEW :D


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    #1969
    Silvera
    Registered Users Posts: 4,031 ✭✭✭Silvera


    Passed my C+E (Artic) test last Thursday in Athlone (first time). I've been wanting to do it for many years so it's great to finally have it achieved!:)

    Truck I learned in/used for test -


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    #1970
    LawlessBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭LawlessBoy


    Passed this morning in tallaght with two grade 2's one of which was for an oral mistake at the start


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    #1971
    Dublin Red Devil
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭Dublin Red Devil


    LawlessBoy wrote: »
    Passed this morning in tallaght with two grade 2's one of which was for an oral mistake at the start

    Fair play man. Not easy do it in Dublin. Get the app in right away. Avoide that N plate nonsence


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    #1972
    Babooshka
    Registered Users Posts: 1,142 ✭✭✭Babooshka


    LawlessBoy wrote: »
    Passed this morning in tallaght with two grade 2's one of which was for an oral mistake at the start

    Congratulations, it's a great feeling...I passed on a Friday almost two years ago and can still remember how great it felt....enjoy your new found freedom from those L Plates!


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    #1973
    LawlessBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭LawlessBoy


    Babooshka wrote: »
    Congratulations, it's a great feeling...I passed on a Friday almost two years ago and can still remember how great it felt....enjoy your new found freedom from those L Plates!
    Dublin Red Devil wrote: »
    Fair play man. Not easy do it in Dublin. Get the app in right away. Avoide that N plate nonsence

    Heading up to the NDLS centre in the morning, went up today they told me there was no chance id be seen today and that my best bet was to be here before they opened in the morning so its all good!:):)


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    #1974
    holidaysong
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭holidaysong


    Passed this morning in Dundalk first time. 7 grade 2s. 3 for positioning on the straight (driving too left). The driving test equivalent of an o.g. off someone's arse in injury time but I'll take it!


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    #1975
    galson
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭galson


    How does it work now with the N plates, say hipotetically I've a full license, but my wife has passed the test after Aug 1st, and we have a son who's a learner driver (a situation not that uncommon). Say we all use the same car. Do we display both L and N plates on the car? That's just ridiculous.


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    #1976
    MascotDec85
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 1,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭MascotDec85


    galson wrote: »
    How does it work now with the N plates, say hipotetically I've a full license, but my wife has passed the test after Aug 1st, and we have a son who's a learner driver (a situation not that uncommon). Say we all use the same car. Do we display both L and N plates on the car? That's just ridiculous.

    In theory plates of any type should only be displayed when the driver is (was) a learner.

    They should really be taken down when the person who requires them isn't actually driving. Pain in the ass but problem solved.


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    #1977
    galson
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭galson


    Not a good solution at all, both me and my wife use the car on daily basis, I work nights, she works days, we use it in the evening too depending on the day. I'm not going to peel off the plates and put them back on every few hours.


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    #1978
    MascotDec85
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 1,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭MascotDec85


    galson wrote: »
    Not a good solution at all, both me and my wife use the car on daily basis, I work nights, she works days, we use it in the evening too depending on the day. I'm not going to peel off the plates and put them back on every few hours.

    You peel them off, she puts them on.
    Buy magnetic plates
    Buy her a car

    There are options albeit the last one is extreme lol. You gave a very valid example and asked a question. The answer I gave is equally as valid. A fully licensed driver shouldn't be driving around with their sons L plates on or his wife's N plates. The son shouldn't be driving around with his mum's N plates on.

    I know lots of people do, doesn't make it right though.


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    #1979
    galson
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭galson


    MascotDec85 wrote: »
    You peel them off, she puts them on.
    Buy magnetic plates
    Buy her a car

    There are options albeit the last one is extreme lol. You gave a very valid example and asked a question. The answer I gave is equally as valid. A fully licensed driver shouldn't be driving around with their sons L plates on or his wife's N plates. The son shouldn't be driving around with his mum's N plates on.

    I know lots of people do, doesn't make it right though.

    I'm not shunning your answer at all, however as you might know a human being is a lazy creature by nature and I doubt anybody would do that a couple of times a day. Buying her a car would certainly be a solution, unfortunately we cannot afford two cars at the moment.


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    #1980
    Dmd95
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Dmd95


    Passed at 3 o'clock in tallaght!!. I thought knowing all of the questions and signs really well before the the practical part set a good impression and gave the tester no reason to be looking to fail me In the practical. Too bad I'm stuck with the damn N plates.


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    #1981
    Ellie2008
    Registered Users Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭Ellie2008


    I passed recently in Rathgar. 8 Grade 2 s!!! I'm not delighted though I just feel like I got away easy - I hate that feeling! I messed up the reverse corner but he didn't Grade 3 me because he said my observation was great.


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