04/10/2026
🚗 NEW GDL RULES ARE NOW IN FORCE! 🚗
From 1st October 2026, Northern Ireland’s new Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) rules are changing the way new drivers learn and drive after passing their test.
Here’s a quick look at some of the key changes 👇
🔴 6-month minimum learning period before taking your practical test.
📖 Training programme & learner logbook will form part of the new system.
🔵 New drivers will display R plates for 2 years after passing their test.
🚗 45mph restriction removed for new drivers.
🌙 Under-24 passenger restrictions at night during the first 6 months after passing, with certain exemptions.
🛣️ Motorway driving permitted under the new scheme.
These are some of the biggest changes Northern Ireland’s new drivers will need to understand — and getting the right training has never been more important.
At LearneRsNI, we're committed to making sure our pupils are not only test-ready, but properly prepared for life on the road. 💙
Learn properly. Drive confidently. Stay safe.
🚦 LearneRsNI Driving School
Keeping Northern Ireland moving, one learner at a time.
