Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2023
61. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the situation regarding the requirement for a valid IBT certificate for motorcyclists and whether it is possible to drive legally with a renewed learner permit for a motorcycle though the IBT certificate has expired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43767/23]
View answerInitial Basic Training (IBT) is a training course for learner motorcycle riders. It gives new riders strong training foundations on which they can build their knowledge and skills. It’s a 16–18 hour training course broken down into separate modules covering a mixture of theory and practical riding skills.
On completion of the IBT, a certificate of satisfactory completion is issued. The certificate of satisfactory completion ceases to be valid after two years from the date of issue. Within the valid period, the holder can apply for a driving test for the relevant licence category. Any subsequent such application must be accompanied by a valid certificate. After the expiry of the certificate, a rider must successfully complete additional IBT in order to obtain a further certificate.
When riding on a public road or in a public place, the holder of a learner permit must carry their certificate with them, as they may be asked to produce one or both by a member of An Garda Síochána or the driver tester on the day of their practical driving test.
