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Can I drive while waiting on full licence?

  • 26-08-2020 08:55AM
    #1
    naasrd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,408 ✭✭✭


    I'm waiting for my full license to arrive. Should I still continue to drive accompanied, with my learner permit and display L plates? Or can I drive on my own now, with N plates?


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  • #2
    QJJQJDE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭QJJQJDE


    Technically you're not allowed until you have the physical license in your hand, however what I'd heard is that if you've your form and cert sent off already, then it'll be with you in a week anyway, so even if you do get pulled, which probably isn't likely, you can show the license within 10 days.

    I personally wouldn't risk it, after all, you've survived this long, what's another week or so? Wouldn't want to start your solo driving career by chancing your arm with a few points. But I'm more by the book, as my brother did all the wrong things to piss the guards off and now he's banned off the road for his crimes. And I don't want to cause my mam that same stress again, 2020's been tough enough as it is :D


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    In short - no.
    "It is a legal requirement that when driving in Ireland, the driver must be in possession of a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle driven. "


  • #4
    Johner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    No you legally can’t. I’d imagine it’s more than likely a Gard wouldn’t penalise you but there’s always the risk that one would.


  • #5
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,424 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    One of the main things required to drive is the abity to pay attention to what's going on. Did you not pay attention to the examiner when they told you, you passed but can't drive without the license?


  • #6
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Dravokivich wrote: »
    license
    It's spelled licence all over the world, except USA.


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  • #7
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,424 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    biko wrote: »
    It's spelled licence all over the world, except USA.

    So? What's that got to do with what I said?


  • #8
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It's funny because you weren't paying attention.


  • #9
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,424 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    biko wrote: »
    It's funny because you weren't paying attention.

    Eh, no. It doesn't take from what I said at all.


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