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Query re EC Provisional Licenc

  • 19-01-2009 9:34pm
    #1
    A2fan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 57 ✭✭


    I passed the C licence test last week - and I am thinking of applying for artic provisional (Cat EC) - just wondering do I need to apply for both a C full licence and an EC provisional or will the Certificate of Competency for the C licence be sufficient to grant me a EC provisional?


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  • #2
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,064 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    You need to obtain a category C Driving Licence before appling for a category EC Learner Permit.

    Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1999

    Section 22

    22. (1) (a) Subject to paragraph (b) of this sub-article, a person shall not apply for a provisional licence to drive vehicles of a category where that person has held two or more provisional licences in respect of vehicles in that category unless, within the period of two years ending on the date of application, that person underwent a driving test in relation to vehicles of that category and produces evidence to that effect to the licensing authority.

    (b) A person to whom paragraph (a) relates and who has not produced evidence to the effect that he or she underwent a driving test, may subsequently apply for a provisional licence in respect of that category provided such application is accompanied by evidence that a driving test has been arranged for that person in respect of a vehicle in that category. Subject to the provisions of article 20 (2), a provisional licence granted in accordance with this paragraph shall be for a period of one year.

    (c) Paragraph (a) shall not apply where the applicant satisfies the licensing authority that because of illness, as certified by a registered medical practitioner, the applicant was not in a position to submit to a driving test.

    (2) A person shall not apply for a first provisional licence in respect of vehicles in—

    (a) category C1, C, D1 or D unless the person holds a driving licence in respect of vehicles in category B,

    (b) category EB, EC1, EC, ED1 or ED unless the person holds a driving licence in respect of the drawing vehicle appropriate to the category which is the subject of the application,

    (c) any category in respect of which the person holds a recognised driving licence.

    (3) An application for a provisional licence in respect of a category of vehicles shall be regarded as an application for a first provisional licence in respect of that category unless the applicant held—

    (a) a provisional licence in that category at some time within the period of five years preceding the date of application, or

    (b) a driving licence issued by the competent authority of a Member State of the European Communities (including Ireland) or of the European Economic Area in that category at some time within the period of ten years preceding the date of application.


  • #3
    A2fan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 57 ✭✭A2fan


    Thanks for the info - can anybody confirm if the medical for both the C & EC provisional licences are idential? I'm under the impression that they are the same....

    Does anybody have a view on the following:

    Obviously I had to complete a medical before being granted a C provisional licence - this medical is valid until 2018 I was told by the local Motor Taxation office...
    However I was also told by the local Motor Taxation office that I would need a NEW medical in order to apply for the EC artic provisional, which is ridiculous I think, seing as they already have a medical on file for me that is deemed valid for the a full C licence....is this just a money making scam?


  • #4
    DriveSkill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭DriveSkill


    A2fan wrote: »
    Thanks for the info - can anybody confirm if the medical for both the C & EC provisional licences are idential? I'm under the impression that they are the same....

    Does anybody have a view on the following:

    Obviously I had to complete a medical before being granted a C provisional licence - this medical is valid until 2018 I was told by the local Motor Taxation office...
    However I was also told by the local Motor Taxation office that I would need a NEW medical in order to apply for the EC artic provisional, which is ridiculous I think, seing as they already have a medical on file for me that is deemed valid for the a full C licence....is this just a money making scam?

    It all depends on what 'box' the GP ticked! If they only ticked the 'Cat C' box then you need a new form unfortunately.

    Piece of advice for anyone getting the medical report form now - tick ALL boxes, it might come in handy someday :), that way your medical form stays on file and if you ever want a new Learner Permit for another category you can get it (within a max of 10 years)

    Declan.


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