Citation and commencement

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 and shall come into force on 1st April 2006.

Amendment of the Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) Regulations 2005

2.The Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) Regulations 2005( 2 ) are further amended in accordance with regulations 3 to 5.

3. —(1)Regulation 4 (candidate to produce particulars) is amended as follows.

(2) For paragraph (2)(b) substitute—

“ (2) (b) a licence in a form other than a photocard together with a current passport. ”

(3) For paragraph (4)(b) substitute—

“ (4) (b) a licence in a form other than a photocard together with—

(i) a current passport; or

(ii) a current licence issued under section 129(2) (licences for giving instruction so as to obtain practical experience) of the Act. ”

4. After regulation 8 (motor car to be provided for practical part of examination) insert the following new regulation—

“ Further requirements for practical part of the examination

8A A candidate for the driving ability and fitness test or the instructional ability and fitness test shall, during the test, allow to travel in the motor car provided for the test any person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purpose of supervising the test or otherwise. ”

5. After regulation 12 (nature of test and provision of a motor car) insert the following new regulation—

“ Further requirements for practical test

12A A candidate for the test referred to in regulation 12(2)(a) shall, during the test, allow to travel in the motor car provided for the test any person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purpose of supervising the test or otherwise. ”