Can you ride a 125 on a full car licence?
Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter or motorbike. However, you must take and pass your compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road.
What do the numbers on an Irish driving licence mean?
Your driver number is a 9 digit number that stays with the licence holder throughout their driving history. It appears in field 5 of your paper licence and in field 4d of the new plastic card licence or permit. What categories appear on the front of the licence permit.
What is 79 3 on my driving licence?
All that has happened is that Trikes (3 Wheeled machines) have been re-categorised to category A code 79 ( Tri ) which of course is short for trike.
What is Category A on my driving licence?
With a Category A1 licence, you can drive light motorbikes with an engine size up to 125cc, a power output of up to 11kW and a power to weight ratio of no more than 0.1kW. It also allows you to drive motor tricycles with a power output of up to 15kW. You have to be aged 17 or over to apply for a category A1 licence.
What does code 101 mean on an Irish driving licence?
Top 10 most common driving licence codes and what they mean 01 – eyesight correction, for example glasses or contact lenses. 02 – hearing/communication aid. 40 – modified steering. 101 – not for hire or reward (that is, not to make a profit) 105 – vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long.
What does 101 mean on Irish driving licence?
Renewal subject to submission
Licence Codes
| Code Reference | Details of Restriction |
|---|---|
| 101 | Renewal subject to submission of a valid medical report |
| 102 | Diplomatic licence |
| 109 | Must undergo the driving test within 2 months of issue |
| 115 | Organ donor |
Can a driver with an Irish licence drive in the UK?
From 1 August 2017 drivers with an Irish licence who are disqualified from driving in the UK (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) for certain road traffic offences will have their disqualifications recognised and applied in the Republic of Ireland.
Can a learner permit holder drive on a motorway in Ireland?
No Learner Permit holders are allowed to drive on motorways and all must display red L-plates at all times, either on their vehicle or on a tabard if a motorcyclist. This is a list of the categories that can be found on a driving licence in the Republic of Ireland.
Can you exchange a ni driving licence for a UK driving licence?
A UK/NI driving licence is regarded as a licence from a ‘recognised state’ for exchange purposes and the following rules apply; A UK/NI driving licence will not be accepted for exchange if it has expired for more than one year. If it is expired over a year applicants will need to apply for a theory test and learner permit.
Why do I have a black and white photo on my Ni licence?
Your unique eight digit NI driver number. The new photocard licence has a black and white photo. This is because the laser technology used to burn the image onto the card producing a black and white photo is more secure. A colour photo will still need to be provided with your application to be stored on your driver record.
What does it mean to have driving licence in Ireland?
Driving licence in the Republic of Ireland. In Ireland, a driving licence is the official document which authorises its holder to operate various types of motor vehicle on roads to which the public have access.
Do you need an IDL to drive a car in Ireland?
If you are not from an EU Member State and you are also not from one of the recognised countries, you are still required to produce your own licence for inspection when hiring a car in Ireland. Your IDL (International Driving Licence) should be seen as a translation of your licence and not a replacement.
No Learner Permit holders are allowed to drive on motorways and all must display red L-plates at all times, either on their vehicle or on a tabard if a motorcyclist. This is a list of the categories that can be found on a driving licence in the Republic of Ireland.
When to exchange a foreign driving licence for an Irish one?
Europeans, can if they wish, exchange their driving licence for an equivalent Irish driving licence once they do so within 10 years of their driving licence expiring. If your foreign Driving Licence has expired, it must be accompanied by a letter of entitlement or a driver statement from the Issuing Authority in the country of its origin.