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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 11 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 2

Written Answers. - Driving Licence Recognition.

Michael Ring

Question:

127 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment the countries which have an agreement with Ireland to make their driving licences recognised and applicable here. [6700/97]

European Union Directive 91/439/EEC requires that driving licences issued by member states should be mutually recognised. In addition, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Isle of Man, Jersey, Norway and Switzerland are recognised states for the purpose of driving licence exchange — without the need to pass a driving test under the terms of Article 29 (6) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations, 1989.

Under the terms of the Mechanically Propelled Vechicles (International Circulation) Order, 1992, a visitor to this country, holding a valid driving licence issued in any country in the world, is legally entitled to drive for up to 12 months on the basis of that licence.
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