The average waiting times and numbers awaiting a driving test at each test centre, as at 31 March 2003, are set out as follows. The average waiting time nationally for candidates undertaking a test is 12 weeks. The numbers waiting do not include some 6,500 applications for driving tests received since 21 March 2003 which remain to be entered on the driver testing computer database. Under the Road Traffic Act 1961 and the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations, 1999 to 2001, it is a matter for the appropriate licensing authority to determine the eligibility of a person for a driving licence, and to issue licences.