‘R’ Plate Rules
After passing the driving test for a motor car or motorcycle, you must display amber ‘R’ plates for a period of one year from the date of passing the test.
The plates MUST conform to legal specifications and MUST be clearly visible to others from in front of the vehicle and from behind. Plates should be removed or covered when not being driven by a restricted driver.
The maximum permitted speed for any vehicle displaying R plates is 45 mph, irrespective of whether or not the vehicle is being driven by a restricted driver.
New residents in NI who apply for a provisional licence and pass a test within 12 months of becoming resident, are exempt from the 'R’ Plate rules above. DVLNI will require proof of when you entered Northern Ireland.
