Driving in Northern Ireland (NI) as a visitor or a new resident
All drivers must comply with British minimum age requirements. Generally, these are 17 years for cars and motorcycles, 18 years for medium sized vehicles and 21 years for large lorries and buses. This information is contained on the back page of the DL1 application form (available from most Post Offices, Local Vehicle Licensing Offices or directly from DVA by calling 0845 402 4000).
Information on driving on and exchanging a ...
- Licence issued by European Economic Area (EEA)
- Licence issued by Great Britain
- Licence issued by Gibraltar And designated countries
- Licence issued by Jersey, Guernsey or Isle Of Man
- Licence issued by all other countries
How to
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Other useful information
- Apply for a provisional Northern Ireland driving licence
- Country codes
- Notes and definitions
- Importing or exporting a vehicle
