Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003

 

R&O - 11/2003

Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003

Arrangement

Article

1             Interpretation. 5

2             Manner of application for the grant or renewal of a licence. 6

3             Prescribed photograph requirements. 6

4             Prescribed certificates - medical certificate. 6

5             Prescribed licences. 7

6             Prescribed declaration. 8

7             Prescribed fee payable on application for a licence. 8

8             Prescribed form of licence. 8

9             Prescribed category of vehicle. 8

10           Categories of vehicles. 8

11           Prescribed countries and domestic driving permits. 9

12           Nature of tests of competence to drive. 9

13           Basic training course defined. 9

14           Basic training course certificate. 10

15           Theory test 10

16           Theory test certificate. 10

17           The practical test 10

18           Prescribed test certificate. 11

19           Application to take test of competence to drive. 11

20           Application for theory test 11

21           Application for practical test 11

22           Test fees. 12

23           Taking the theory test 12

24           Taking the practical test 13

25           Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities - before grant of licence. 14

26           Epilepsy - when non disqualifying for obtaining licence. 14

27           Heart device - when non disqualifying for obtaining licence. 15

28           Loss, etc. of limbs - when non disqualifying for obtaining licence. 15

29           Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities to take prescribed test 16

30           Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities - holder of a licence. 16

31           Form to be served on holder of licence by parochial authority. 17

32           Prescribed fee payable on application for a provisional licence. 17

33           Prescribed form of provisional licence. 17

34           Prescribed conditions of provisional licence. 17

35           Additional prescribed conditions of provisional licence held by certain people. 18

36           Exemptions from prescribed conditions. 19

37           Requirement in respect of inexperienced drivers of motor cycles. 19

38           Lost or defaced licences. 19

39           Prescribed fee payable on application for a duplicate licence. 20

40           Prescribed fee payable on application for a licence free from endorsement 20

41           Change of information shown in licence. 20

42           Category C and C+E - young driver exemption. 20

43           Additional authorizations to drive vehicles. 21

44           Revocations. 22

45           Transitional provision. 22

46           Citation and commencement 22

CATEGORIES OF VEHICLES  23

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE  25

FEES  27

FORMS OF LICENCE  28

COUNTRIES with licences accepted in jersey   32

Form of Compulsory Basic training certificate  33

FORM OF DRIVING TEST THEORY CERTIFICATE  34

REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF THE ON ROAD PRACTICAL PART OF PRESCRIBED TESTS  35

SUITABLE VEHICLE FOR PURPOSES OF THE PRACTICAL TEST  37

FORM OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF DRIVING TEST RESULT  39

FORM OF NOTICE TO BE SERVED ON HOLDER OF LICENCE BY PAROCHIAL AUTHORITY   41

form of certain plates in repect of learner drivers  43

form of certain plates in repect of inexperienced light motor cycle drivers  45

 

 


Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003

Made                                                                      7th February 2003

Coming into force                                                 14th February 2003

THE HOME AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, in pursuance of Articles 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 10, 13 and 42 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956, as amended,[1] orders as follows –

1        Interpretation

(1)     In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires –

basic training course” has the meaning given to that expression by Article 13(1);

compulsory basic training certificate” means a certificate given in accordance with Article 14(1);

Inspector” has the same meaning as in the Motor Traffic (Jersey) Law 1935;[2]

Jersey Highway Code” means the code issued under Article 43 of the Law;[3]

Law” means the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956;[4]

maximum authorized mass” has the same meaning –

(a)     in relation to a goods vehicle as permissible maximum weight; and

(b)     in relation to any other vehicle or trailer as maximum gross weight.

(2)     A reference in this Order in respect of a licence or vehicle to a category by a letter specified in column 2 of Schedule 1 shall be taken to be a reference to a vehicle within the class or description of vehicles appearing opposite that letter in column 1.

(3)     A reference in this Order to a Part, Article or Schedule by number only is a reference to the Part, Article or Schedule of that number in this Order.

(4)     A reference in an Article or other division of this Order to a paragraph, sub-paragraph or clause by number or letter only is a reference to the paragraph, sub-paragraph or clause of that number or letter in the Article or other division of this Order.

(5)     Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference in this Order to an enactment is a reference to that enactment as amended from time to time and includes a reference to that enactment as extended or applied under another enactment.

2        Manner of application for the grant or renewal of a licence

(1)     For the purposes of Article 3(2)(a) of the Law[5] the prescribed manner of applying to the parochial authority for the grant of a licence shall be by completing the prescribed form and submitting it to the parochial authority not earlier than 3 months before the date on which the licence is to take effect.

(2)     In paragraph (1) the “prescribed form” means the form specified in Schedule 2.

(3)     This Article shall apply equally to an application for the grant of a licence to take effect immediately following the end of the period of validity of a previous licence in respect of the same classes of vehicles (“a renewal”).

3        Prescribed photograph requirements

(1)     For the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(ii) of the Law[6] the photograph to accompany an application for the grant of a licence may be either black and white or coloured.

(2)     It shall –

(a)     be recently taken;

(b)     show the applicant full faced and without a hat (other than one necessarily worn for religious compliance that does not obscure the face); and

(c)     measure not more than 50 millimetres (2 inches) by 38 millimetres (1½ inches) or less than 45 millimetres (1¾ inches) by 35 millimetres (13/8 inches).

4        Prescribed certificates - medical certificate

(1)     This Article applies –

(a)     on an application for the first grant of a licence that includes category C, C+E or D;

(b)     on each application for the grant of a licence by a person to whom Article 3(3A) or (3B) of the Law[7] applies;

(c)     on an application for the grant of a licence by a person who has indicated in the application form for the grant of the licence any of the matters referred to in paragraph (2).

(2)     Those matters are that the person is suffering from, has at any time suffered from or, if a period is specified in the application form, has during that period suffered from –

(a)     a disease or physical disability specified in the application form; or

(b)     any other disease or physical disability that would be likely to cause the driving by the person of a vehicle of the class or description the person would be authorized by the licence to drive, to be a source of danger to the public.

(3)     Where this Article applies the prescribed certificate for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[8] shall be a certificate in a form approved by the Committee signed by a registered medical practitioner not more than 3 months prior to the date on which the licence is to have effect.

5        Prescribed licences

(1)     Where Article 4(1)(c) of the Law[9] applies the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[10] shall be the domestic driving permit referred to in Article 4(1)(c) of the Law.[11]

(2)     Where the application is for the grant of a licence after the applicant has passed the prescribed test for a category of licence the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[12] shall be the provisional licence last issued to the applicant in respect of that category of vehicle.

(3)     Where the application is for the grant of a licence to which Article 4(1)(b) of the Law[13] applies the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[14] shall be the licence last issued to the applicant.

(4)     Where the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category B+E, C1 or D1 the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[15] shall be a licence that includes category B.

(5)     When the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category C1+E the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[16] shall be a licence that includes category C1.

(6)     When the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category D1+E the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[17] shall be a licence that includes category D1.

(7)     Where the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category C the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[18] shall be a licence that includes category C1 and shows that the applicant has held that licence or a licence to drive that category of vehicle for a continuous period of at least 1 year.

(8)     Where the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category C+E the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[19] shall be a licence that includes category C and shows that the applicant has held that licence or a licence to drive that category of vehicle for a continuous period of at least 1 year.

(9)     Where the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category D the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[20] shall be a licence that includes category D1 and shows that the applicant has held that licence or a licence to drive that category of vehicle for a continuous period of at least 1 year.

(10)    Where the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category A the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 3(2)(b)(iii) of the Law[21] shall be a licence that includes category A1 and shows that the applicant has held that licence or a licence to drive that category of vehicle for a continuous period of at least 1 year.

6        Prescribed declaration

For the purpose of Article 3(2)(c) of the Law[22] the prescribed form of the declaration is the declaration set out in the prescribed form specified in Schedule 2.

7        Prescribed fee payable on application for a licence

For the purpose of Article 3(2)(d) of the Law[23] the prescribed fee payable by a person applying for a licence (not being a provisional licence) is the fee calculated in accordance with Schedule 3.

8        Prescribed form of licence

For the purpose of Article 3(2A) of the Law[24] the prescribed form of licence (not being a provisional licence) is the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 4 printed on pink paper.

9        Prescribed category of vehicle

For the purpose of Articles 3(3A) and (3B) of the Law[25] the prescribed category of vehicle is a vehicle in category C, C+E or D.

10      Categories of vehicles

(1)     For the purpose of determining the class or description of vehicle a licence authorizes its holder to drive vehicles shall be divided into the categories specified in columns 1 and 2 of Schedule 1.

(2)     A licence that authorizes a person to drive a category of vehicle specified by a letter appearing in column 2 of Schedule 1 also authorizes the person to drive the category or categories of vehicles specified by a letter or letters appearing in column 3 opposite that category.

(3)     Where a person passes the practical test using a vehicle with automatic transmission paragraph (2) shall have effect subject to the condition that the person is only authorised to drive vehicles with automatic transmission.

(4)     Each category of vehicle referred to in paragraph (2) shall be specified in the licence and where paragraph (3) applies that fact shall be noted in the licence.

(5)     In this Article a reference to a letter appearing in column 2 or 3 of Schedule 1 includes any figure appearing in those columns.

(6)     In this Article “automatic transmission”, in relation to a vehicle, means that its driver is not provided with a means by which he or she may, independently of the use of its accelerator or the brakes, gradually vary the proportion of power produced by the engine of the vehicle that is transmitted to its road wheels.

11      Prescribed countries and domestic driving permits

(1)     For the purpose of Article 4(1A) of the Law[26] the prescribed countries are those specified in Schedule 5.

(2)     It is provided, in accordance with Article 4(1A)(b) of the Law,[27] that a licence shall not be granted under Article 4(1)(c) of the Law[28] unless the domestic driving permit of the applicant is surrendered to the parochial authority for return by that authority to the issuing authority in the country of issue.

12      Nature of tests of competence to drive

(1)     For the purpose of Article 4(3) of the Law[29] the tests of a person’s competence to drive a motor vehicle shall require the person to undertake –

(a)     in the case of a person specified in paragraph (2), a test following the person having undertaken a basic training course;

(b)     an off road theory test; and

(c)     an on road practical test.

(2)     Paragraph (1)(a) applies to –

(a)     a person who wants to obtain a licence (not being a provisional licence) to drive a category A1 or P vehicle; or

(b)     a person who has been disqualified under Article 17 of the Law[30] for holding or obtaining a licence (not being a provisional licence) to drive a category A vehicle until the person has passed the prescribed test.

13      Basic training course defined

(1)     In this Order “basic training course” means a course held or arranged by the Committee and conducted by an instructor approved by the Committee that consists of –

(a)     a theoretical section, relating to knowledge of the contents of the Jersey Highway Code and other relevant motoring matters, and the working and maintenance of motor bicycles;

(b)     “off-road” training, being training on a motor bicycle off the road in manoeuvring the motor bicycle; and

(c)     “on-road” training, being training on a motor bicycle on the road in the handling of a motor bicycle.

(2)     A person undertaking the basic training course shall do so using a motor bicycle provided for the purpose by that person.

14      Basic training course certificate

(1)     For the purpose of Article 4(3) of the Law,[31] on a person’s successful completion of a basic training course the person shall be given a compulsory basic training certificate.

(2)     The certificate shall be in the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 6.

15      Theory test

The off road theory test shall test the applicant’s knowledge –

(a)     of relevant motoring matters including, in particular, the Jersey Highway Code and other relevant motoring matters; and

(b)     in the case of a person who wants to obtain a licence to drive a category C, C+E or D vehicle, of the mechanical operation of a category C, C+E or D vehicle, as the case may be, and, if appropriate, the effect of distribution of load on the performance of the vehicle to allow it to be driven safely.

16      Theory test certificate

(1)     For the purpose of Article 4(3) of the Law,[32] on a person’s successful completion of an off road theory test the person shall be given a theory test certificate.

(2)     The certificate shall be in the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 6.

17      The practical test

(1)     An on road practical test can not be taken until after the applicant has passed the theory test.

(2)     It shall be a test taken on public roads in a suitable vehicle provided by the applicant.

(3)     In general the test shall seek to establish that the applicant –

(a)     is fully conversant with the contents of the Jersey Highway Code and other relevant motoring matters; and

(b)     is competent to drive, without danger to, and with due consideration for, other users of the road, a vehicle within the same category as that on which the applicant is tested.

(4)     In particular the applicant shall be tested in respect of –

(a)     the matters specified in Part 1 of Schedule 7; and

(b)     such matters in Part 2 of that Schedule as are stated to be applicable to the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is being tested.

(5)     For the purpose of Article 4(3)(a) of the Law,[33] in this Article “suitable vehicle”, in respect of a category of vehicle to be provided for a test, means, a vehicle described in column 2 of Schedule 8 that appears opposite the category of vehicle in column 1 of that Schedule in respect of which the applicant is to be tested.

18      Prescribed test certificate

(1)     For the purpose of Article 4(3) of the Law,[34] on a person’s successful completion of the practical test the person shall be given a certificate showing that the person has passed the prescribed test and the category of vehicle in respect of which the person was tested.

(2)     The certificate shall be in the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 9.

(3)     For the purpose of Article 4(3) of the Law,[35] if a person fails the practical test the person shall be given a statement showing that the person has taken but failed to pass the practical test and the category of vehicle in respect of which the person was tested.

(4)     The statement shall be in the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 9.

19      Application to take test of competence to drive

(1)     A person who wants to undertake the basic training course must apply to the person holding the course.

(2)     A person who wants –

(a)     to take the theory test; or

(b)     to take the practical test,

must apply to do so in a manner approved by the Inspector.

(3)     For the purpose of Article 4(3)(b) of the Law[36] the fee to accompany an application referred to in this Article is the appropriate fee set out in Schedule 3.

20      Application for theory test

The Inspector shall not accept an application to take the off road theory test unless the application is accompanied by, or contains details of a current provisional licence or a valid domestic driving permit that authorizes the applicant to drive the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is to be tested.

21      Application for practical test

(1)     The Inspector shall not accept an application to take the on road practical test unless the application is accompanied by, or contains details of –

(a)     a current provisional licence or a valid domestic driving permit that authorizes the applicant to drive the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is to be tested;

(b)     a theory test certificate showing that the applicant has successfully passed the theory test during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application; and

(c)     where the application is made by a person specified in paragraph (2), a compulsory basic training certificate showing that the applicant has successfully completed the basic training course during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

(2)     Paragraph (1)(c) applies to –

(a)     a person who wants to obtain a licence to drive a category A1 or P vehicle; or

(b)     a person who has been disqualified under Article 17 of the Law[37] for holding or obtaining a licence to drive a category A vehicle until the person has passed the prescribed test.

(3)     A person who fails a practical test is ineligible to take another practical test in respect of the same category of vehicle for 1 week after failing the test.

22      Test fees

(1)     For the purpose of Article 4(3)(b) of the Law[38] the prescribed fee payable by a person seeking to submit himself or herself to any part of the prescribed test is the appropriate fee specified in Schedule 3.

(2)     For the purpose of Article 4(3A)(b) of the Law[39] the prescribed period of notice is 3 clear days.

(3)     For the purpose of paragraph (2) a Saturday, a Sunday, a day appointed by the States to be observed as a public holiday, Christmas Day or Good Friday is not a “clear day”.

23      Taking the theory test

(1)     The Inspector shall not permit a person to take a theory test unless immediately before taking the test the person taking the test has produced to the Inspector –

(a)     a current licence or a valid domestic driving permit that authorizes the person to drive the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is to be tested; and

(b)     in the case of the production of a domestic driving permit that does not contain a photograph of its holder, evidence of identity satisfactory to the Inspector that the person taking the test is the person to whom the theory test certificate is to be granted should that person successfully pass the test.

(2)     A person who fails a theory test is ineligible to take another theory test in respect of the same category of vehicle for 1 week after failing the test.

24      Taking the practical test

(1)     A person taking the practical test shall provide a suitable vehicle for the purpose.

(2)     During the test the vehicle shall not –

(a)     carry passengers or cargo; or

(b)     be fitted with a device designed to permit a person other than its driver to operate its accelerator.

(3)     Paragraph (2)(b) does not apply if any pedal or lever by which the device is operated and any other part that it may be necessary to remove to make the device inoperable have been removed.

(4)     An examiner shall not permit a person to take a practical test unless immediately before taking the test the person taking the test has produced to the examiner –

(a)     a current licence or a valid domestic driving permit authorizing the applicant to drive the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is to be tested;

(b)     in the case of the production of a domestic driving permit that does not contain a photograph of its holder, evidence of identity satisfactory to the Inspector that the person taking the test is the person to whom the certificate showing that the person has passed the prescribed test is to be granted should that person successfully pass the practical test;

(c)     a certificate showing that there is in force in respect of the vehicle in which the applicant is to be tested a policy of insurance in respect of third-party risk that complies with the requirements of the Motor Traffic (Third-Party Insurance) (Jersey) Law 1948;[40]

(d)     a theory test certificate showing that the person has successfully passed the theory test during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application for the practical test; and

(e)     where the person taking the practical test is a person specified in paragraph (5), a compulsory basic training certificate showing that the person has successfully completed the basic training course during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application for the test.

(5)     Paragraph (4)(e) applies to –

(a)     a person who wants to obtain a licence to drive a category A1 or P vehicle; or

(b)     a person who has been disqualified under Article 17 of the Law[41] for holding or obtaining a licence to drive a category A vehicle until the person has passed the prescribed test.

(6)     A person while taking the practical test must allow –

(a)     the examiner; and

(b)     any other person authorized by the Inspector to attend the test to supervise it or for any other relevant purpose,

to travel in the vehicle provided for the test.

(7)     Paragraph (6) does not apply in respect of a motor cycle or a vehicle not fitted with seats for passengers.

25      Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities - before grant of licence

(1)     For the purpose of Article 5(3)(a) of the Law[42] the prescribed diseases and physical disabilities are those set out in paragraph (2) and, if the applicant is applying for a licence that would authorize him or her to drive a category C or D vehicle, paragraph (3).

(2)     The diseases and physical disabilities are –

(a)     epilepsy;

(b)     any severe mental disorder;

(c)     any liability to sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting;

(d)     an inability to read at a distance of 20.5 metres in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a series of 6 letters and figures of the same size and arrangement as those prescribed for the registration mark of a motor car;

(e)     a persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol whether or not amounting to dependency.

(3)     The additional diseases and physical disabilities in respect of an application for a licence to drive a category C or D vehicle are –

(a)     an epileptic attack since attaining the age of 5 years;

(b)     diabetes requiring insulin treatment;

(c)     abnormal sight in 1 or both eyes if the visual acuity is worse than 6/9 in the better eye and worse than 6/12 in the other eye and, if corrective lenses are worn, the uncorrected acuity in each eye is worse than 3/60;

(d)     sight in only 1 eye unless the visual acuity in that eye is no worse than 6/9.

(4)     In paragraph (3) a reference to a measurement of visual acuity is a reference to visual acuity measured on the standard letter chart for eye testing known as the Snellen scale.

26      Epilepsy - when non disqualifying for obtaining licence

(1)     For the purpose of Articles 5(5) of the Law[43] epilepsy is a prescribed disease or disability except where the licence the applicant could be granted would authorize the applicant to drive a category C or D vehicle.

(2)     For the purpose of Articles 5(5) of the Law[44] the conditions the applicant must satisfy in respect of epilepsy are those set out in paragraph (3).

(3)     Those conditions are –

(a)     that the applicant has been free from epileptic attacks during the period of 1 year immediately preceding the making of the application; or

(b)     if the applicant has had epileptic attacks during that period of 1 year but only while asleep, that the only epileptic attacks the applicant has had during the period of 3 years immediately preceding the making of the application have been epileptic attacks while the applicant was asleep,

and, in either case, that the driving of a vehicle by the applicant in pursuance of the licence is not likely to be a source of danger to the public.

27      Heart device - when non disqualifying for obtaining licence

(1)     For the purpose of Article 5(5) of the Law[45] the medical condition described in paragraph (2) is a prescribed disease or disability.

(2)     The medical condition is that the applicant has had a device implanted in his or her body that by operating on the heart regulates its action so as to correct any sudden attack of disabling giddiness or fainting caused by a disorder or defect of the heart.

(3)     For the purpose of Article 5(5) of the Law[46] the conditions the applicant must satisfy in respect of the medical condition prescribed by this Article are those set out in paragraph (4).

(4)     Those conditions are –

(a)     that the applicant has made adequate arrangements to receive regular medical supervision by a cardiologist (being a supervision to be continued throughout the period of the licence) and is conforming to those arrangements; and

(b)     that the driving of a vehicle by the applicant in pursuance of the licence is not likely to be a source of danger to the public.

(5)     In this Article “cardiologist” means a registered medical practitioner who specialises in disorders or defects of the heart and who, in that connection, holds a hospital appointment.

28      Loss, etc. of limbs - when non disqualifying for obtaining licence

(1)     For the purpose of Article 5(5) of the Law[47] the medical condition described in paragraph (2) is a prescribed disease or disability.

(2)     The medical condition is that the applicant has a medical condition that is not progressive in nature and that consists solely of any one or more of the following –

(a)     an absence of all or part of 1 or more limbs;

(b)     a deformity of 1 or more limbs;

(c)     a loss of, or a deficiency in the use or movement of 1 or more limbs.

(3)     For the purpose of Article 5(5) of the Law[48] the condition the applicant must satisfy in respect of the medical condition prescribed by this Article is that the applicant shall not drive vehicles that have not been appropriately adapted, if necessary, to accommodate the applicant’s particular disability.

29      Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities to take prescribed test

(1)     For the purpose of Article 5(6) of the Law[49] the prescribed diseases and physical disabilities that disqualify a person from taking the prescribed test are those set out in paragraph (2) and, if the prescribed test would be in respect of a category C or D vehicle, paragraph (3).

(2)     The diseases and physical disabilities are –

(a)     any severe mental disorder;

(b)     any liability to sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting;

(c)     an inability to read at a distance of 20.5 metres in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a series of 6 letters and figures of the same size and arrangement as those prescribed for the registration mark of a motor car;

(d)     a persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol whether or not amounting to dependency.

(3)     The additional disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities for a prescribed test in respect of a category C or D vehicle are –

(a)     an epileptic attack since attaining the age of 5 years;

(b)     diabetes requiring insulin treatment;

(c)     abnormal sight in 1 or both eyes if the visual acuity is worse than 6/9 in the better eye and worse than 6/12 in the other eye and, if corrective lenses are worn, the uncorrected acuity in each eye is worse than 3/60;

(d)     sight in only 1 eye unless the visual acuity in that eye is no worse than 6/9.

(4)     In paragraph (3) a reference to a measurement of visual acuity is a reference to visual acuity measured on the standard letter chart for eye testing known as the Snellen scale.

30      Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities - holder of a licence

(1)     For the purpose of Article 5A(1)(a) of the Law[50] the prescribed diseases and physical disabilities are those set out in paragraph (2) and, if the licence the resident holds authorizes him or her to drive a category C or D vehicle, paragraph (3).

(2)     The diseases and physical disabilities are –

(a)     any severe mental disorder;

(b)     any liability to sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting;

(c)     an inability to read at a distance of 20.5 metres in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a series of 6 letters and figures of the same size and arrangement as those prescribed for the registration mark of a motor car;

(d)     a persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol whether or not amounting to dependency.

(3)     The additional diseases and physical disabilities where the licence the resident holds authorizes him or her to drive a category C or D vehicle are –

(a)     an epileptic attack since attaining the age of 5 years;

(b)     diabetes requiring insulin treatment;

(c)     abnormal sight in 1 or both eyes if the visual acuity is worse than 6/9 in the better eye and worse than 6/12 in the other eye and, if corrective lenses are worn, the uncorrected acuity in each eye is worse than 3/60;

(d)     sight in only 1 eye unless the visual acuity in that eye is no worse than 6/9.

(4)     In paragraph (3) a reference to a measurement of visual acuity is a reference to visual acuity measured on the standard letter chart for eye testing known as the Snellen scale.

31      Form to be served on holder of licence by parochial authority

For the purpose Article 5A(5) of the Law[51] the prescribed form shall be –

(a)     where the form is to be served for the purpose of Article 5A(6)(a) of the Law,[52] the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 10; or

(b)     where the form is to be served for the purpose of Article 5A(6)(b) of the Law,[53] the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 10.

32      Prescribed fee payable on application for a provisional licence

For the purpose of Article 6(1) of the Law[54] the prescribed fee payable by a person applying for a provisional licence is the fee specified in Schedule 3.

33      Prescribed form of provisional licence

For the purpose of Article 6(1) of the Law[55] the prescribed form of provisional licence is the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 4 printed on blue paper.

34      Prescribed conditions of provisional licence

(1)     For the purpose of Article 6(1) of the Law[56] the prescribed conditions subject to which a provisional licence shall be granted are those set out in this Article.

(2)     The condition set out in paragraph (3) does not apply –

(a)     in respect of a motor cycle unless it has attached to it a sidecar constructed for the carriage of a passenger;

(b)     a vehicle (other than a motor car) that is not constructed or adapted to carry more than one person; or

(c)     when the holder of the licence is undergoing the practical part of the prescribed test.

(3)     The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a vehicle except under the supervision of a person who has attained the age of 21 years and who is present in the vehicle and holds and has held for at least 3 years a licence (not being a provisional licence) to drive a vehicle of the same category as the vehicle being driven by the holder of the provisional licence.

(4)     The condition set out in paragraph (5) does not apply in respect of –

(a)     a motor cycle or moped to which a sidecar is attached; or

(b)     a pedal bicycle of the tandem type to which an additional means of propulsion by mechanical power is attached.

(5)     The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a motor cycle or a moped accompanied by a passenger.

(6)     The condition set out in paragraph (7) does not apply in respect of a motor cycle or moped.

(7)     The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a vehicle that does not have displayed in a conspicuous place on its front and back a distinguishing mark in the form set out in the diagram in Part 1 of Schedule 11.

(8)     The condition set out in paragraph (9) only applies in respect of a motor cycle or moped.

(9)     The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a motor cycle or moped that does not have displayed in a conspicuous manner a distinguishing mark that –

(a)     forms part of, or is securely fixed over its entire surface to a rigid plate at the back of the motor cycle or moped on which in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Registration (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1993[57] the registration mark of the motor cycle or moped is exhibited; and

(b)     is in one of the forms set out in the diagrams in Part 2 of Schedule 11.

(10)    The condition set out in paragraph (11) does not apply –

(a)     in respect of an agriculture tractor; or

(b)     if the trailer combination referred to in the condition is one the holder of the provisional is authorized to drive by virtue of the provisional licence.

(11)    The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a vehicle while it is being used to draw a trailer.

35      Additional prescribed conditions of provisional licence held by certain people

(1)     This Article applies in respect of a provisional licence granted to a person required to undertake a basic training course who has not successfully passed that course.

(2)     For the purpose of Article 6(1) of the Law[58] the prescribed conditions subject to which a provisional licence to which this Article applies shall be granted shall include the condition set out in paragraph (3).

(3)     That condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place unless the holder is doing so under the supervision of an authorised instructor as part of a basic training course.

36      Exemptions from prescribed conditions

(1)     The conditions prescribed by Articles 34 and 35 do not apply in respect of the holder of a provisional licence insofar as the holder is otherwise authorised by a licence or domestic driving permit to drive the vehicle in question.

(2)     If the holder of a provisional licence passes the prescribed test to drive a particular category of vehicle the conditions prescribed in Article 34 cease to apply in relation to that category of vehicle for a period of one week from the passing of the test.

37      Requirement in respect of inexperienced drivers of motor cycles

(1)     Pursuant to Article 13(2A) of the Law[59] this Article applies in respect of category A and A1 vehicles.

(2)     A vehicle to which this Article applies must not be driven by a person who has held a licence (not being a provisional licence) to drive such a vehicle for a continuous period of less than one year unless there is clearly displayed in a conspicuous manner a distinguishing mark that –

(a)     forms part of, or is securely fixed over its entire surface to, a rigid plate at the back of the vehicle on which, in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Registration (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1993[60] the registration mark of the vehicle is exhibited; and

(b)     is in one of the forms set out in the diagrams in Schedule 12.

38      Lost or defaced licences

(1)     This Article applies where –

(a)     the holder of a licence satisfies the parochial authority that the licence has been lost or defaced but that the holder of the licence continues to be entitled to hold it; or

(b)     the photograph affixed to a licence becomes damaged or defaced or, in the opinion of the parochial authority, no longer bears a true likeness to its holder.

(2)     Where this Article applies the parochial authority shall issue a duplicate licence to the holder of the licence.

(3)     A duplicate licence has the same effect as the original licence.

(4)     If during the currency of a duplicate licence issued in respect of a lost licence the original licence comes into the possession of the person to whom it was issued that person must return it as soon as practicable to the parochial authority.

39      Prescribed fee payable on application for a duplicate licence

For the purpose of Article 6A(a) of the Law[61] the prescribed fee payable by a person applying for a duplicate licence is the fee calculated in accordance with Schedule 3.

40      Prescribed fee payable on application for a licence free from endorsement

For the purpose of Article 10(5) of the Law[62] the prescribed fee payable by a person applying for a licence free from endorsement is the fee calculated in accordance with Schedule 3.

41      Change of information shown in licence

(1)     This Article applies where –

(a)     the holder of a licence changes his or her name or address as shown in the licence; or

(b)     the categories of vehicles the holder of a licence is authorized to drive by virtue of the licence changes.

(2)     Where this Article applies the holder of the licence shall as soon as practicable –

(a)     surrender the licence to the parochial authority; and

(b)     provide the parochial authority with a photograph of himself or herself that fulfils the prescribed requirements, details of the change and any appropriate evidence the parochial authority may need to substantiate the change.

(3)     If the parochial authority is satisfied that the details in the licence should be changed the parochial authority shall grant an amended replacement licence to the person surrendering the licence valid until the same date as the surrendered licence would have been valid.

42      Category C and C+E - young driver exemption

(1)     Pursuant to Articles 13(1A) and (1B) of the Law,[63] Article 13(1) of the Law[64] shall have effect subject to paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)     A person under the age of 21 years shall be eligible to apply for a category C licence if the person holds and has held continuously for a period of at least 2 years a category C1 licence (not being a provisional licence) and the licence is free from endorsement.

(3)     A person under the age of 21 years shall be eligible to apply for a category C+E licence if the person holds and has held continuously for a period of at least 1 year a category C licence (not being a provisional licence) and the licence is free from endorsement.

43      Additional authorizations to drive vehicles

(1)     The authorizations granted by this Article are additional to those granted by Article 10(1).

(2)     A category C1 licence (not being a provisional licence) authorizes its holder to drive any of the following large goods vehicles –

(a)     a vehicle propelled by steam;

(b)     a road roller;

(c)     a road construction vehicle;

(d)     a motor tractor the unladen weight of which does not exceed 7.5 tonnes;

(e)     a prime mover to which no trailer is attached;

(f)      a breakdown vehicle;

(g)     a track-laying vehicle that is being used primarily for work in connection with agriculture, the laden weight of which does not exceed 1.5 tonnes.

(3)     In paragraph (2) –

“breakdown vehicle” means a vehicle fitted with apparatus designed to raise a disabled vehicle partly from the ground and then to draw it when so raised (whether by partial superimposition or otherwise), the breakdown vehicle being a vehicle that –

(a)     is used solely to deal with disabled vehicles;

(b)     is not used to convey a load other than a disabled vehicle when raised, and supplies and equipment to operate the breakdown vehicle; and

(c)     has an unladen weight not exceeding 3.05 tonnes;

“road construction vehicle” means a vehicle used or kept on the road solely for the conveyance of built-in road construction machinery (with or without articles or materials used for the purpose of that machinery);

“road roller” means a mechanically propelled vehicle with heavy rollers at the front and rear designed to compress the surface of roads in the course of road making or maintenance;

“prime mover” means a motor car as defined in Article 2 of the Law that is so constructed that a trailer designed to carry goods may by partial superimposition be attached to the vehicle in such a manner as to cause a substantial part of the weight of the trailer to be borne by the vehicle.

(4)     A category B licence (not being a provisional licence) authorizes a police officer, a member of the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service, a Traffic Officer, a member of the States of Jersey ambulance service or a person acting under the direction of a police officer to drive any category of vehicle if it is necessary to do so to remove or avoid an obstruction to other road users or other members of the public, to protect life or property or for any similar purpose.

44      Revocations

The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2002[65] and the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2002[66] are revoked.

45      Transitional provision

Anything done under the revoked Order and in effect on the commencement of this Order that could have been done under this Order shall have effect for the purpose of this Order as if done under this Order.

46      Citation and commencement

(1)     This Order may be cited as the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003.

(2)     This Order shall come into force 7 days after being made.

M.N. DE LA HAYE

Greffier of the States.

 


SCHEDULE 1

(Articles 1(2) and 10)

CATEGORIES OF VEHICLES

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Class or description of vehicles included in the category

Category

Additional categories authorized

Light motor cycle with or without sidecar, but excluding a vehicle included in category K or P

A1

P

Heavy motor cycle with or without sidecar, but excluding a vehicle included in category A1, K or P

A

A1 and P

Motor tricycle with an unladen weight not exceeding 500 kg and a maximum design speed exceeding 50 kph, but excluding a vehicle included in category K

B1

K

Motor vehicle with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes and with not more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat, not included in any other category and including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg

B

B1, F and K

Motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 7.5 tonnes, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg

C1

B, B1, F and K

Motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and whose maximum authorized mass exceeds 7.5 tonnes, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg

C

B, B1, C1, F and K

Motor vehicle for the carriage of passengers (but not for hire or reward) with more than 8 seats, but not more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg

D1

B, B1, F and K

Motor vehicle for the carriage of passengers with more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg, but excluding any vehicle included in category D1

D

B, B1, D1, F and K

Combination of a motor vehicle in category B and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg

B+E

B1, B, F and K

Combination, with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 12 tonnes, of a motor vehicle in category C1 and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg but not exceeding the unladen weight of the drawing vehicle

C1+E

B, B plus E, B1, C1, F and K

Combination of a motor vehicle in category C and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg

C+E

B, B plus E, B1, C, C1, C1 plus E, F and K

Combination, with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 12 tonnes, of a motor vehicle in category D1 and a trailer (not being used for the carriage of passengers) with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg but not exceeding the unladen weight of the drawing vehicle

D1+E

B, B plus E, B1, D1, F and K

Combination of a motor vehicle in category D and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg

D+E

B, B plus E, B1, D, D1, D1 plus E, F and K

Agricultural tractor, but excluding any vehicle included in category H

F

K

Track-laying vehicle steered by its tracks

H

 

Mowing machine or pedestrian controlled vehicle

K

 

Moped

P

 


SCHEDULE 2

(Articles 2(2) and 6)

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE

Front

Form of application for a licence (front)


Back

Form of application for a licence (back)


SCHEDULE 3

(Articles 7, 19(3), 22(1), 32, 39, 40)

FEES

Column 1

Column 2

Subject

Fee

Licences

Grant of licence (other than a provisional licence)

£5 for each year or part of year of validity

Grant of provisional licence

£5

Issue of a new licence in the place of a licence that has been lost or defaced

£25

Grant of licence free of endorsement on surrender of subsisting licence

£25

Prescribed test

Compulsory basic training course (and giving of compulsory basic training certificate if successful)

£80

Duplicate copy of compulsory basic training certificate

£10

Off road theory test

£22.55

On road practical test other than in respect of category C and D vehicles, and category A1, A and P vehicles by an applicant required to produce a compulsory basic training certificate

£34.85

On road practical test in respect of category C and D vehicles

£64.55

On road practical test in respect of category A1, A or P category by an applicant required to produce a compulsory basic training certificate

£29.70

Duplicate copy of certificate or statement in respect of result of practical test

£10

Notes

1.

If an unexpired licence is surrendered so that an amendment may be made to the category of vehicles its holder is authorized to drive any complete period of one year of the period of validity of the licence is to be set against the fee payable for the replacement licence.

2.

A fee is not payable for the recording on a licence of a change of name or address of the licence holder.


SCHEDULE 4

(Articles 8 and 33)

FORMS OF LICENCE

PART 1

FORM OF LICENCE (NOT BEING A PROVISIONAL LICENCE)

Outside front

Outside middle

Form of licence (not being a provisional licence)  Outside front

Form of licence (not being a provisional licence)  Outside middle

 


 

Outside back

Inside front

Form of licence (not being a provisional licence)  Outside back

Form of licence (not being a provisional licence)  Inside front

Inside middle

Inside back

Form of licence (not being a provisional licence)  Inside middle

Form of licence (not being a provisional licence)  Inside back

 


PART 2

FORM OF PROVISIONAL LICENCE)

Outside front

Outside middle

Form of provisional licence  Outside front

Form of provisional licence  Outside middle

Outside back

Inside front

Form of provisional licence  Outside back

Form of provisional licence  Inside front

 


 

Inside middle

Inside back

Form of provisional licence  Inside middle

Form of provisional licence  Inside back

 


SCHEDULE 5

(Articles 11(1))

COUNTRIES with licences accepted in jersey

 

Alderney

Japan

Australia

Liechtenstein

Austria

Luxembourg

Barbados

Malta

Belgium

Netherlands

British Virgin Islands

New Zealand

Canada

Norway

Denmark

Portugal

Finland

Republic of Cyprus

France

Republic of Ireland

Germany

Singapore

Gibraltar

South Africa

Greece

Spain

Guernsey

Sweden

Hong Kong

Switzerland

Iceland

United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Zimbabwe

Italy

 

 


SCHEDULE 6

(Articles 14(2))

Form of Compulsory Basic training certificate

PART 1

Compulsory Basic Training Certificate


PART 2

(Article 16(2))

FORM OF DRIVING TEST THEORY CERTIFICATE

ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956

 

DRIVER & VEHICLE

STANDARDS

DEPARTMENT

No.

 

 

DRIVING THEORY TEST CERTIFICATE

 

This certificate is to confirm that

 

 

Driver Licence Number

 

 

 

has been examined and has PASSED the Driving Theory Test prescribed under Article 15 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003 in respect of

the categories shown below on

 

 

Categories

 

 

This Certificate

 

Chief Executive Officer,

expires on

 

Driver & Vehicle Standards.

 

Note:      This is NOT a pass certificate for the Driving Test of Competence and confers no driving entitlement.

 


SCHEDULE 7

(Article 17(4))

REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF THE ON ROAD PRACTICAL PART OF PRESCRIBED TESTS

PART 1

REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT ALL PRESCRIBED TESTS

1        A person being tested on any category of vehicle must be able to demonstrate an ability to –

(a)     read at a distance of 20.5 metres in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a motor car registration plate containing 6 letters and figures;

(b)     start the engine of the vehicle;

(c)     move the vehicle smoothly away straight ahead or at an angle (uphill, downhill and on level ground);

(d)     cause the vehicle to overtake, meet or cross the path of other vehicles, taking an appropriate path in the road and keep the correct distance behind when following vehicles; and

(e)     cause the vehicle to turn right and left-hand corners correctly.

PART 2

REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF SPECIFIC VEHICLES

2        A person being examined on any category of vehicle other than a category K vehicle must be able to demonstrate an ability to cause the vehicle to stop in an emergency and normally, and in the latter case to bring it to rest at an appropriate part of the road.

3        A person being examined on any category of vehicle other than a category K vehicle must be able to indicate an intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals in an appropriate manner except that in the case of a left-hand drive vehicle or, of a disabled driver for whom it is impracticable or undesirable to give signals by hand, there shall be no requirement to give signals that cannot be given by mechanical means.

4        A person being examined on any category of vehicle other than a category K vehicle must be able to Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic signs and traffic controllers and take appropriate action on signs given by other road users.

5        A person being examined on a category B,C1, C, D1, D, B+E, C1+E, C+E, D1+E, D+E or F vehicle must be able to demonstrate an ability to carry out the following manoeuvres involving the use of reverse gear –

(a)     drive the vehicle backwards and whilst so doing enter a limited opening either to the right or to the left;

(b)     park the vehicle and leave a parking space by the use of the forward and reverse gears;

(c)     cause the vehicle to face in the opposite direction by the use of the forward and reverse gears.

6        A person being examined on a category B, B1 (but only if the vehicle is fitted with a means of reversing) C1, C, D1, D, B+E, C1+E, C+E, D1+E or D+E vehicle must be able to operate the secondary controls of the vehicle including windscreen wipers, windscreen washers, demisting system and lights.

7        A person being examined on a category B+E, C1+E, C+E, or D1+E or D+E vehicle must be able, in the case of an articulated vehicle, to couple the trailer to, and uncouple it from, the drawing vehicle.

8        A person being examined on a category C+E, or D1+E or D+E vehicle must be able to check any braking systems fitted to the vehicle and know how to use any such braking systems or any speed reduction systems fitted in addition to the brakes.

9        A person being examined on a category A vehicle must be able to conduct off the road the following series of manoeuvres –

(a)     on the instructions of the persons conducting the test, turn the vehicle around in a restricted area to face the opposite direction;

(b)     drive the vehicle ahead to reach a speed of 15 miles an hour bringing the vehicle to rest at a determined point;

(c)     stop the vehicle in an emergency situation;

(d)     drive the vehicle in and out of a line of markers;

(e)     drive the vehicle round a figure of eight circuit;

(f)      drive the vehicle slowly while keeping alongside the person conducting the test as he walks at a varying pace.

10      A person being examined on a category H vehicle must be able to drive the vehicle backwards and cause it to face in the opposite direction by means of its tracks.


SCHEDULE 8

(Article 17(5))

SUITABLE VEHICLE FOR PURPOSES OF THE PRACTICAL TEST

Column 1

Column 2

Category

Description of suitable vehicle

A1

A light motorcycle of at least 75 cc.

 

A

A heavy motorcycle of at least 250 cc.

 

B+E

A category B vehicle that –

(a)        is towing a trailer; and

(b)        has a maximum authorized mass of at least 1 tonne.

 

C1

A category C1 vehicle that –

(a)        has a maximum authorized mass of at least 4 tonnes; and

(b)        is capable of a speed of 80 kph.

 

C1+E

A category C1 vehicle that –

(a)        is capable of a speed of 80 kph; and

(b)        is towing a trailer that has a maximum authorized mass of at least 2 tonnes,

where the combination has an overall length of at least 8 metres.

 

C

A category C vehicle that –

(a)        has a maximum authorized mass of at least 10 tonnes;

(b)        has an overall length of at least 7 metres; and

(c)        is capable of a speed of 80 kph.

 

D1

A passenger-carrying vehicle that –

(a)        has more than 8 but not more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat; and

(b)        is capable of a speed of 80 kph

 

D1+E

A category D1 vehicle that –

(a)        is capable of a speed of 80 kph; and

(b)        is towing a trailer that has a maximum authorized mass of 1.25 tonnes.

 

D

(for a vehicle with more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat)

 

A category D vehicle that –

(a)        has an overall length of at least 9 metres; and

(b)        is capable of a speed of 80 kph.

D

(for a vehicle with not more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat)

 

A category D vehicle that –

(a)        has an overall length of less than 9 metres;, and

(b)        is capable of a speed of 80 kph.

C+E

A vehicle capable of a speed of 80 kph that is either –

(a)        an articulated goods carrying vehicle with a maximum authorized mass of at least 18 tonnes and an overall length of at least 11 metres;, or

(b)        a combination of vehicles comprising a vehicle in category C, and a trailer at least 4 metres in length, the combination having a maximum authorized mass of 18 tonnes and an overall length of at least 11 metres.

 

D1+E

A category D1 vehicle that –

(a)        is capable of a speed of 80 kph; and

(b)        is towing a trailer that has a maximum authorized mass of 1.25 tonnes.

 

 


SCHEDULE 9

(Articles 18(2) and (3))

FORM OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF DRIVING TEST RESULT

PART 1

 

ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956

 

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF PASSING OF TEST

OF COMPETENCE TO DRIVE

 

This certificate entitles the holder to drive for only seven days

from its date of issue

 

This is to certify that................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................................

has been examined and has passed the test of competence to drive a vehicle of category ................................. with/ without automatic transmission as prescribed for the purpose of Article 4 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956.

 

on ........................................ (Date)

 

 

signed ......................................................................

 

(Examiner)

 


PART 2

 

ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956

 

STATEMENT OF FAILURE TO PASS TEST

OF COMPETENCE TO DRIVE

 

This is to state that...................................................................................................

has this day been examined on a vehicle of category..................................................

and has failed to pass the test of competence to drive prescribed for the purpose of Article 4 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956

 

on.......................................................... (Date)

 

 

Signed................................................................ (Examiner)

 


SCHEDULE 10

(Article 31)

FORM OF NOTICE TO BE SERVED ON HOLDER OF LICENCE BY PAROCHIAL AUTHORITY

PART 1

ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956

 

Notice under Article 5A

 

1 - I, the Constable of the Parish of.............................., being the Parochial Authority of the Parish, having reason to suspect that you, the holder of a driving licence residing in the Parish, are suffering from a disease or physical disability, the effect of which makes the driving of a vehicle by you a danger to the public, give you notice that you are required to undergo, at your own expense, a medical examination by the following medical practitioner within 7 days of the service of this notice on you.

 

2 - Name and address of medical practitioner -

 

3 - Article 5A(13) of the Law requires me to revoke your driving licence if you fail to undergo a medical examination in accordance with this notice, although I am permitted, for good cause, to extend the period of 7 days during which you are required to undergo the medical examination.

 

4 - I also give you notice that, believing it to be in the public interest to do so, I am suspending the validity of your driving licence until the results of the medical examination have been made known to me.

 

Signed.........................................

Date............................................

(NOTE Paragraph 4 may be omitted if it is thought by the Constable to be appropriate to do so)

 


PART 2

 

ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956

 

Notice under Article 5A

 

1 - I, the Constable of the Parish of..........................., being the Parochial Authority of the Parish, having reason to suspect that you, the holder of a driving licence residing in the Parish, are suffering from a physical disability, the effect of which makes the driving of a vehicle by you a danger to the public, give you notice that you are required, within 7 days of the serve of this notice on you, to apply to undertake the prescribed driving test.

 

2 - Article 5A(13) of the Law requires me to revoke your driving licence if you fail to apply to take the prescribed test in accordance with this notice or, having applied to take that test, fail to take it, although I am permitted, for good cause, to extend the period during which you are required to apply for, or undertake the prescribed test.

 

3 - I also give you notice that, believing it to be in the public interest to do so, I am suspending the validity of your driving licence until the results of any prescribed test you have undertaken have been made known to me.

 

4 - Despite the suspension of your driving licence you are permitted to drive a motor vehicle to the extent that it is necessary to do so for the purpose of preparing for and taking the prescribed test subject to the following conditions -

 

Signed.........................................

Date............................................

(NOTE Paragraphs 3 and 4 may be omitted if it is thought by the Constable to be appropriate to do so)

 


SCHEDULE 11

(Article 34)

form of certain plates in repect of learner drivers

PART 1

(Article 34(7))

Diagram of a distinguishing mark to be displayed on a motor vehicle other than a motor cycle or moped whilst being driven by a person holding a provisional licence.

 

 

"L" plate

 

The corners of the white ground may be rounded off


PART 2

(Article 34(9)(b))

Diagrams of alternative distinguishing marks to be displayed on a motor cycle or moped whilst being driven by a person holding a provisional licence.

 

Diagram 1

 

Licence plate with "L" sign (Portrait style)

 

Diagram 2

 

Licence plate with "L" sign (Landscape style)


SCHEDULE 12

form of certain plates in repect of inexperienced light motor cycle drivers

(Article 37(2)(a))

Diagrams of alternative distinguishing marks to be displayed on a heavy motor cycle or light motor cycle whilst being driven by a person who has held a licence (other than a provisional licence) to drive such a motor cycle for a continuous period of less than one year.

 

Diagram 1

 

Licence plate with provisional sign (Portrait style)

 

Diagram 2

 

Licence plate with provisional sign (landscape style)

 

 


 



[1] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, pages 585, 587, 589, 590, 591, 595, 598 and 633 and Nos. 7229, 7495, 7917, 8077, 8196, 8624, 9294, 178/2001 and 50/2002.

[2] Recueil des Lois, Tome VII, page 160, Volume 1975-1978, page 403, Volume 1979-1981, pages 111, 187 and 231, Volume 1986-1987, page 1, Volume 2001, page 7 and Nos. 7818, 8200, 8341, 8654, 8721, 8989, 115/2001, 30/2002 and 133/2002.

[3] Recueil des Lois, Tome VII, page 174 and No. 30/2002.

[4] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 579 and Nos. 6998, 7004, 7020, 7072, 7081, 7219, 7229, 7411, 7472, 7495, 7700, 7878, 7917, 8016, 8076, 8077, 8096, 8150, 8160, 8196, 8340, 8457, 8624, 8722, 9116, 9180, 9205, 9294, 9308, 31/2001, 178/2001 and 50/2002.

[5] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[6] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[7] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[8] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[9] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 587.

[10] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[11] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 587.

[12] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[13] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 587 and No. 8624.

[14] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[15] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[16] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[17] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[18] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[19] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[20] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[21] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[22] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586.

[23] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586.

[24] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[25] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 586 and No. 8624.

[26] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 587 and No. 8624.

[27] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and No. 8624.

[28] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 587.

[29] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and Nos. 7229 and 8624.

[30] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 605 and No. 50/2002.

[31] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and Nos. 7229 and 8624.

[32] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and Nos. 7229 and 8624.

[33] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and No. 8624.

[34] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and Nos. 7229 and 8624.

[35] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and Nos. 7229 and 8624.

[36] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and No. 7229.

[37] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 605 and No. 50/2002.

[38] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and No. 7229.

[39] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 588 and No. 7229.

[40] Recueil des Lois, Tome VII, page 483, Volume 1979-1981, pages 109 and 381, Volume 1988-1989, pages 243 and 411, Volume 1992-1993, page 279, Volume 1994-1995, page 293, Volume 1996-1997, page 283 and Volume 1999, page 418.

[41] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 605 and No. 50/2002.

[42] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[43] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[44] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[45] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[46] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[47] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[48] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[49] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[50] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[51] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[52] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[53] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 178/2001.

[54] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 8624.

[55] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 8624.

[56] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 8624.

[57] Nos. 8632, 8839, 9270, 162/2001 and 128/2002.

[58] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 590 and No. 8624.

[59] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 598 and No. 8196.

[60] Nos. 8632, 8839, 9270, 162/2001 and 128/2002.

[61] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 591 and No. 8624.

[62] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 596.

[63] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 599 and No. 8624.

[64] Recueil des Lois, Tome VIII, page 598 and No. 8624.

[65] No. 34/2002.

[66] No. 144/2002.


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