Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003
Revised Edition
25.550.10
Showing the law as at 1 January 2015
This is a revised edition of the law
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003
Arrangement
Article
1 Interpretation
2 Manner of application for the grant or renewal of a licence
3 Prescribed photograph requirements
4 Prescribed certificates – medical certificate
5 Prescribed licences
7 Prescribed fee payable on application for a licence
8 Prescribed form of licence
9 Prescribed category of vehicle
10 Categories of vehicles
11 Prescribed countries and domestic driving permits
12 Nature of tests of competence to drive
13 Basic training course defined
14 Basic training course certificate
15 Theory test
16 Theory test certificate
17 The practical test
18 Prescribed test certificate
19 Application to take test of competence to drive
20 Application for theory test
21 Application for practical test
22 Test fees
23 Taking the theory test
24 Taking the practical test
25 Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities – before grant of licence
26 Epilepsy – when non disqualifying for obtaining licence
27 Heart device – when non disqualifying for obtaining licence
28 Loss, etc. of limbs – when non disqualifying for obtaining licence
29 Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities to take prescribed test
30 Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities – holder of a licence
31 Form to be served on holder of licence by parochial authority
32 Prescribed fee payable on application for a provisional licence
33 Prescribed form of provisional licence
34 Prescribed conditions of provisional licence
35 Additional prescribed conditions of provisional licence held by certain people
36 Exemptions from prescribed conditions
37 Requirement in respect of inexperienced drivers of motor cycles
38 Lost or defaced licences
39 Prescribed fee payable on application for a duplicate licence
39A Issue of licence free from endorsement
40 Prescribed fee payable on application for a licence free from endorsement
41 Change of information in relation to licence
42 Category C and C+E – young driver exemption
43 Additional authorizations to drive vehicles
44 Transitional provision
44A Transitional provisions applicable from 4th April 2007
45 Citation
SCHEDULE 1
CATEGORIES OF VEHICLES
SCHEDULE 2
SCHEDULE 3
FEES
SCHEDULE 4
PART 1
FORM OF LICENCE (NOT BEING A PROVISIONAL LICENCE)
PART 2
FORM OF LICENCE (PROVISIONAL LICENCE)
SCHEDULE 5
SCHEDULE 6
Form of Compulsory Basic training certificate
PART 1
PART 2
FORM OF DRIVING TEST THEORY CERTIFICATE
SCHEDULE 7
REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF THE ON ROAD PRACTICAL PART OF PRESCRIBED TESTS
PART 1
REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT ALL PRESCRIBED TESTS
PART 2
REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF SPECIFIC VEHICLES
SCHEDULE 8
SUITABLE VEHICLE FOR PURPOSES OF THE PRACTICAL TEST
SCHEDULE 9
FORM OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF DRIVING TEST RESULT
PART 1
PART 2
SCHEDULE 10
FORM OF NOTICE TO BE SERVED ON HOLDER OF LICENCE BY PAROCHIAL AUTHORITY
PART 1
PART 2
SCHEDULE 11
form of certain plates in repect of learner drivers
PART 1
PART 2
SCHEDULE 12
form of certain plates in repect of inexperienced light motor cycle drivers
Supporting Documents
Endnotes
Table of Legislation History
Table of Renumbered Provisions
Table of Endnote References
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003[1]
THE HOME AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, in pursuance of Articles 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 20 and 84 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956,[2] orders as follows –
Commencement [see endnotes]
1 Interpretation
(1) In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires –
“basic training course” has the meaning given to that expression by Article 13(1);
“compulsory basic training certificate” means a certificate given in accordance with Article 14(1);
“Inspector” has the same meaning as in the Motor Traffic (Jersey) Law 1935;[3]
“Jersey Highway Code” means the code issued under Article 85 of the Law;[4]
“Law” means the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956;[5]
“maximum authorized mass” has the same meaning –
(a) in relation to a goods vehicle as permissible maximum weight; and
(b) in relation to any other vehicle or trailer as maximum gross weight.
(2) A reference in this Order in respect of a licence or vehicle to a category by a letter specified in column 2 of Schedule 1 shall be taken to be a reference to a vehicle within the class or description of vehicles appearing opposite that letter in column 1.
2 Manner of application for the grant or renewal of a licence
(1) For the purposes of Article 4(2)(a) of the Law the prescribed manner of applying to the parochial authority for the grant of a licence shall be by completing the form approved by the Minister for Transport and Technical Services and submitting it to the parochial authority not earlier than 3 months before the date on which the licence is to take effect.[6]
(2) [7]
(3) This Article shall apply equally to an application for the grant of a licence to take effect immediately following the end of the period of validity of a previous licence in respect of the same classes of vehicles (a “renewal”).
3 Prescribed photograph requirements[8]
(1) The photograph for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(ii) of the Law shall be –
(a) of the applicant alone;
(b) taken within 6 months before the date of the application;
(c) in colour, taken against a white, cream or light, plain background;
(d) 45 mm by 35 mm and printed on normal photographic paper; and
(e) a close up of the head and shoulders with the face covering 65% to 75% of the photograph.
(2) The photograph shall show –
(a) no shadows;
(b) the full face, looking straight at the camera;
(c) a neutral expression, with the mouth closed;
(d) the eyes open and clearly visible, with no sunglasses or heavily tinted glasses and no hair across the eyes;
(e) no reflection on spectacles, if worn, and the frames should not cover the eyes;
(f) the full head, without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs; and
(g) the face uncovered.
(3) The photograph shall also –
(a) be in sharp focus and clear;
(b) have a strong definition between the face and background; and
(c) be printed at 1200 dpi resolution or better, if it is a digital or scanned photograph.
4 Prescribed certificates – medical certificate
(1) This Article applies –
(a) on an application for the first grant of a licence that includes category C or D;
(b) on each application for the grant of a licence by a person to whom Article 4(5) or (6) of the Law applies;
(c) on an application for the grant of a licence by a person who has indicated in the application form for the grant of the licence any of the matters referred to in paragraph (2).[9]
(2) Those matters are that the person is suffering from, has at any time suffered from or, if a period is specified in the application form, has during that period suffered from –
(a) a disease or physical disability specified in the application form; or
(b) any other disease or physical disability that would be likely to cause the driving by the person of a vehicle of the class or description the person would be authorized by the licence to drive, to be a source of danger to the public.
(3) Where this Article applies the prescribed certificate for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law shall be a certificate in a form approved by the Minister signed by a registered medical practitioner not more than 3 months prior to the date on which the licence is to have effect.
5 Prescribed licences
(1) Where Article 8(1)(c) of the Law applies the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law shall be the domestic driving permit referred to in Article 8(1)(c) of the Law.
(2) Where the application is for the grant of a licence after the applicant has passed the prescribed test for a category of licence the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law shall be the provisional licence last issued to the applicant in respect of that category of vehicle.
(3) Where the application is for the grant of a licence to which Article 8(1)(b) of the Law applies the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law shall be the licence last issued to the applicant.
(4) Where the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category B+E, C1 or D1 the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law –
(a) shall be a licence that includes category B (but shall not be a provisional licence to drive a vehicle in category B); and
(b) where the application is for a licence to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, shall not be a licence having effect subject to the condition referred to in Article 10(3).[10]
(5) When the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category C1+E the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law –
(a) shall be a licence that includes category C1 (but shall not be a provisional licence to drive a vehicle in category C1); and
(b) where the application is for a licence to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, shall not be a licence having effect subject to the condition referred to in Article 10(3).[11]
(6) When the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category D1+E or D+E the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law –
(a) shall be a licence that includes category D1 or D (but shall not be a provisional licence to drive a vehicle in category D1 or D); and
(b) where the application is for a licence to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, shall not be a licence having effect subject to the condition referred to in Article 10(3).[12]
(7) When the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category C or D the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law –
(a) shall be a licence that includes category B (but shall not be a provisional licence to drive a vehicle in category B) which must contain, or have submitted with it, sufficient information to satisfy the parochial authority that the applicant has held that licence or a licence to drive that category of vehicle for a continuous period of at least 1 year; and
(b) where the application is for a licence to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, shall not be a licence having effect subject to the condition referred to in Article 10(3).[13]
(8) Where the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category C+E the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law –
(a) shall be a licence that includes category C (but shall not be a provisional licence to drive a vehicle in category C) which must contain, or have submitted with it, sufficient information to satisfy the parochial authority that the applicant has held that licence or a licence to drive that category of vehicle for a continuous period of at least 1 year; and
(b) where the application is for a licence to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, shall not be a licence having effect subject to the condition referred to in Article 10(3).[14]
(9) Where the application is for the first grant of a licence that includes category A the prescribed licence for the purposes of Article 4(2)(b)(iii) of the Law –
(a) shall be a licence that includes category A1 (but shall not be a provisional licence to drive a vehicle in category A1) which must contain, or have submitted with it, sufficient information to satisfy the parochial authority that the applicant has held that licence or a licence to drive that category of vehicle for a continuous period of at least 1 year; and
(b) where the application is for a licence to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, shall not be a licence having effect subject to the condition referred to in Article 10(3).[15]
(10) In this Article “manual transmission” in relation to a vehicle, means that its driver is provided with a means by which the driver may, independently of the use of its accelerator or brakes, vary the proportion of power produced by the engine of the vehicle that is transmitted to its road wheels.[16]
6 [17]
7 Prescribed fee payable on application for a licence
(1) For the purpose of Article 4(2)(d) of the Law the prescribed fee payable by a person applying for a licence (not being a provisional licence) is the fee calculated in accordance with Schedule 3.[18]
(2) Despite paragraph (1), if a person surrenders a licence to the competent authority so that the person may subsequently be granted another licence (other than a provisional licence) in respect of a different category or categories of vehicles, the prescribed fee for the grant of the other licence shall be the total of –
(a) the fee specified in Schedule 3 to be payable for the grant of a licence, less an amount, calculated at a rate of £4 for each year, or part of a year, for which the surrendered licence, if it had not been surrendered, would have remained in force; and
(b) if an applicant requests and receives same-day service, the fee specified in Schedule 3 to be payable for that service.[19]
(3) Despite paragraphs (1) and (2), if the licence to be granted to a person shall, by virtue of Article 4(5) or (6) of the Law, remain in force for a period of less than 10 years, the prescribed fee for the grant of the licence shall be the total of –
(a) an amount calculated at a rate of £4 for each year, or part of a year, that the licence shall remain in force, or £10, whichever is the greater amount; and
(b) if an applicant requests and receives same-day service, the fee specified in Schedule 3 to be payable for that service.[20]
8 Prescribed form of licence
For the purpose of Article 4(3) of the Law the prescribed form of licence (not being a provisional licence) is the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 4 printed on a polycarbonate or similar card that is pink and on the background of which appear the words “driving licence” in languages of the European Union.[21]
9 Prescribed category of vehicle
For the purpose of Articles 4(5) and (6) of the Law the prescribed category of vehicle is a vehicle in category C, C+E, D or D+E.[22]
10 Categories of vehicles
(1) For the purpose of determining the class or description of vehicle a licence authorizes its holder to drive vehicles shall be divided into the categories specified in columns 1 and 2 of Schedule 1.
(2) A licence that authorizes a person to drive a category of vehicle specified by a letter appearing in column 2 of Schedule 1 also authorizes the person to drive the category or categories of vehicles specified by a letter or letters appearing in column 3 opposite that category.
(3) Where a person passes the practical test using a vehicle with automatic transmission paragraph (2) shall have effect subject to the condition that the person is only authorized to drive vehicles with automatic transmission.
(4) Each category of vehicle referred to in paragraph (2) shall be specified in the licence and where paragraph (3) applies that fact shall be noted in the licence.
(5) In this Article a reference to a letter appearing in column 2 or 3 of Schedule 1 includes any figure appearing in those columns.
(6) In this Article “automatic transmission”, in relation to a vehicle, means that its driver is not provided with a means by which the driver may, independently of the use of its accelerator or the brakes, gradually vary the proportion of power produced by the engine of the vehicle that is transmitted to its road wheels.
11 Prescribed countries and domestic driving permits[23]
(1) A parochial authority may only issue a licence that is within a category of Jersey licences specified in column 2 of Schedule 5 to a person who produces to the parochial authority a domestic driving permit, if the permit is –
(a) issued in a country, or a part of a country, specified in Column 1 of Schedule 5; and
(b) within a category of domestic driving permit specified in relation to that country, or that part of a country, in that column,
and the person has satisfied any conditions specified in Column 2 in relation to the category of Jersey driving licence.
(2) A licence shall not be granted in accordance with Article 8(1)(c) of the Law unless the domestic driving permit of the applicant is surrendered to the parochial authority for return by that authority to the issuing authority in the country, or part of the country, that issued the permit.
12 Nature of tests of competence to drive
(1) For the purpose of Article 8(4) of the Law the tests of a person’s competence to drive a motor vehicle shall require the person to undertake –
(a) in the case of a person specified in paragraph (2), a test following the person having undertaken a basic training course;
(b) an off-road theory test; and
(c) an on-road practical test.
(2) Paragraph (1)(a) applies to –
(a) a person who wants to obtain a licence (not being a provisional licence) to drive a category A1 or P vehicle; or
(b) a person who has been disqualified under Article 35 of the Law for holding or obtaining a licence (not being a provisional licence) to drive a category A vehicle until the person has passed the prescribed test.
13 Basic training course defined
(1) In this Order “basic training course” means a course held or arranged by the Minister and conducted by an instructor approved by the Minister that consists of –
(a) a theoretical section, relating to knowledge of the contents of the Jersey Highway Code and other relevant motoring matters, and the working and maintenance of motor bicycles;
(b) “off-road” training, being training on a motor bicycle off the road in manoeuvring the motor bicycle; and
(c) “on-road” training, being training on a motor bicycle on the road in the handling of a motor bicycle.
(2) A person undertaking the basic training course shall do so using a motor bicycle provided for the purpose by that person.
14 Basic training course certificate
(1) For the purpose of Article 8(4) of the Law, on a person’s successful completion of a basic training course the person shall be given a compulsory basic training certificate.
(2) The certificate shall be in the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 6.
15 Theory test[24]
The off road theory test shall test the applicant’s knowledge of motoring matters including, in particular, the Jersey Highway Code and –
(a) in the case of an applicant taking the test for a licence to drive a vehicle in category A, A1 or P, such motoring matters as are relevant to the driving of a vehicle in any of those categories;
(b) in the case of an applicant taking the test for a licence to drive a vehicle in category B, B1, B+E, F, H or K, such motoring matters as are relevant to the driving of a vehicle in any of those categories;
(c) in the case of an applicant taking the test for a licence to drive a vehicle in category C1, C1+E, C or C+E, such motoring matters as are relevant to the driving of a vehicle in any of those categories;
(d) in the case of an applicant taking the test for a licence to drive a vehicle in category D1, D1+E, D or D+E, such motoring matters as are relevant to the driving of a vehicle in any of those categories.
16 Theory test certificate
(1) For the purpose of Article 8(4) of the Law, on a person’s successful completion of an off road theory test the person shall be given a theory test certificate.
(2) The certificate shall be in the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 6.
17 The practical test
(1) An on road practical test can not be taken until after the applicant has passed the theory test.
(2) It shall be a test taken on public roads in a suitable vehicle provided by the applicant.
(3) In general the test shall seek to establish that the applicant –
(a) is fully conversant with the contents of the Jersey Highway Code and other relevant motoring matters; and
(b) is competent to drive, without danger to, and with due consideration for, other users of the road, a vehicle within the same category as that on which the applicant is tested.
(4) In particular the applicant shall be tested in respect of –
(a) the matters specified in Part 1 of Schedule 7; and
(b) such matters in Part 2 of that Schedule as are stated to be applicable to the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is being tested.
(5) For the purpose of Article 8(4)(a) of the Law, in this Article “suitable vehicle”, in respect of a category of vehicle to be provided for a test, means, a vehicle described in column 2 of Schedule 8 that appears opposite the category of vehicle in column 1 of that Schedule in respect of which the applicant is to be tested.
18 Prescribed test certificate
(1) For the purpose of Article 8(4) of the Law, on a person’s successful completion of the practical test the person shall be given a certificate showing that the person has passed the prescribed test and the category of vehicle in respect of which the person was tested.
(2) The certificate shall be in the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 9.
(3) For the purpose of Article 8(4) of the Law, if a person fails the practical test the person shall be given a statement showing that the person has taken but failed to pass the practical test and the category of vehicle in respect of which the person was tested.
(4) The statement shall be in the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 9.
19 Application to take test of competence to drive
(1) A person who wants to undertake the basic training course must apply to the person holding the course.
(2) A person who wants –
(a) to take the theory test; or
(b) to take the practical test,
must apply to do so in a manner approved by the Inspector.
(3) For the purpose of Article 8(4)(b) of the Law the fee to accompany an application referred to in this Article is the appropriate fee set out in Schedule 3.
20 Application for theory test
The Inspector shall not accept an application to take the off road theory test unless the application is accompanied by a current provisional licence that authorizes the applicant to drive the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is to be tested.[25]
21 Application for practical test
(1) The Inspector shall not accept an application to take the on road practical test unless the application is accompanied by –
(a) a current provisional licence that authorizes the applicant to drive the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is to be tested;
(b) a theory test certificate showing that the applicant has successfully passed the theory test; and
(c) where the application is made by a person specified in paragraph (2), a compulsory basic training certificate showing that the applicant has successfully completed the basic training course.[26]
(2) Paragraph (1)(c) applies to –
(a) a person who wants to obtain a licence to drive a category A1 or P vehicle; or
(b) a person who has been disqualified under Article 35 of the Law for holding or obtaining a licence to drive a category A vehicle until the person has passed the prescribed test.
(3) A person who fails a practical test is ineligible to take another practical test in respect of the same category of vehicle for 1 week after failing the test.
22 Test fees
(1) For the purpose of Article 8(4)(b) of the Law the prescribed fee payable by a person seeking to submit himself or herself to any part of the prescribed test is the appropriate fee specified in Schedule 3.
(2) For the purpose of Article 8(5)(b) of the Law the prescribed period of notice is 3 clear days.
(3) For the purpose of paragraph (2) a Saturday, a Sunday, a day appointed by the States to be observed as a public holiday, Christmas Day or Good Friday is not a “clear day”.
23 Taking the theory test
(1) The Inspector shall not permit a person to take a theory test unless immediately before taking the test the person taking the test has produced to the Inspector a current licence that authorizes the person to drive the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is to be tested.[27]
(2) A person who fails a theory test is ineligible to take another theory test in respect of the same category of vehicle for 1 week after failing the test.
24 Taking the practical test
(1) A person taking the practical test shall provide a suitable vehicle for the purpose.
(2) During the test the vehicle shall not –
(a) carry passengers or cargo; or
(b) be fitted with a device designed to permit a person other than its driver to operate its accelerator.
(3) Paragraph (2)(b) does not apply if any pedal or lever by which the device is operated and any other part that it may be necessary to remove to make the device inoperable have been removed.
(4) An examiner shall not permit a person to take a practical test unless immediately before taking the test the person taking the test has produced to the examiner –
(a) a current licence authorizing the applicant to drive the category of vehicle in respect of which the applicant is to be tested;
(b) [28]
(c) a certificate showing that there is in force in respect of the vehicle in which the applicant is to be tested a policy of insurance in respect of third-party risk that complies with the requirements of the Motor Traffic (Third-Party Insurance) (Jersey) Law 1948;[29]
(d) a theory test certificate showing that the person has successfully passed the theory test; and
(e) where the person taking the practical test is a person specified in paragraph (5), a compulsory basic training certificate showing that the person has successfully completed the basic training course.[30]
(5) Paragraph (4)(e) applies to –
(a) a person who wants to obtain a licence to drive a category A1 or P vehicle; or
(b) a person who has been disqualified under Article 35 of the Law for holding or obtaining a licence to drive a category A vehicle until the person has passed the prescribed test.
(6) A person while taking the practical test must allow –
(a) the examiner; and
(b) any other person authorized by the Inspector to attend the test to supervise it or for any other relevant purpose,
to travel in the vehicle provided for the test.
(7) Paragraph (6) does not apply in respect of a motor cycle or a vehicle not fitted with seats for passengers.
25 Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities – before grant of licence
(1) For the purpose of Article 9(3)(a) of the Law the prescribed diseases and physical disabilities are those set out in paragraph (2) and, if the applicant is applying for a licence that would authorize the applicant to drive a category C or D vehicle, paragraph (3).
(2) The diseases and physical disabilities are –
(a) epilepsy;
(b) any severe mental disorder;
(c) any liability to sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting;
(d) an inability to read at a distance of 20.5 metres in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a series of 6 letters and figures of the same size and arrangement as those prescribed for the registration mark of a motor car;
(e) a persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol whether or not amounting to dependency.
(3) The additional diseases and physical disabilities in respect of an application for a licence to drive a category C or D vehicle are –
(a) an epileptic attack since attaining the age of 5 years;
(b) diabetes requiring insulin treatment;
(c) abnormal sight in 1 or both eyes if the visual acuity is worse than 6/9 in the better eye and worse than 6/12 in the other eye and, if corrective lenses are worn, the uncorrected acuity in each eye is worse than 3/60;
(d) sight in only 1 eye unless the visual acuity in that eye is no worse than 6/9.
(4) In paragraph (3) a reference to a measurement of visual acuity is a reference to visual acuity measured on the standard letter chart for eye testing known as the Snellen scale.
26 Epilepsy – when non disqualifying for obtaining licence
(1) For the purpose of Articles 9(5) of the Law epilepsy is a prescribed disease or disability except where the licence the applicant could be granted would authorize the applicant to drive a category C or D vehicle.
(2) For the purpose of Articles 9(5) of the Law the conditions the applicant must satisfy in respect of epilepsy are those set out in paragraph (3).
(3) Those conditions are –
(a) that the applicant has been free from epileptic attacks during the period of 1 year immediately preceding the making of the application; or
(b) if the applicant has had epileptic attacks during that period of 1 year but only while asleep, that the only epileptic attacks the applicant has had during the period of 3 years immediately preceding the making of the application have been epileptic attacks while the applicant was asleep,
and, in either case, that the driving of a vehicle by the applicant in pursuance of the licence is not likely to be a source of danger to the public.
27 Heart device – when non disqualifying for obtaining licence
(1) For the purpose of Article 9(5) of the Law the medical condition described in paragraph (2) is a prescribed disease or disability.
(2) The medical condition is that the applicant has had a device implanted in the applicant’s body that by operating on the heart regulates its action so as to correct any sudden attack of disabling giddiness or fainting caused by a disorder or defect of the heart.
(3) For the purpose of Article 9(5) of the Law the conditions the applicant must satisfy in respect of the medical condition prescribed by this Article are those set out in paragraph (4).
(4) Those conditions are –
(a) that the applicant has made adequate arrangements to receive regular medical supervision by a cardiologist (being a supervision to be continued throughout the period of the licence) and is conforming to those arrangements; and
(b) that the driving of a vehicle by the applicant in pursuance of the licence is not likely to be a source of danger to the public.
(5) In this Article “cardiologist” means a registered medical practitioner who specialises in disorders or defects of the heart and who, in that connection, holds a hospital appointment.
28 Loss, etc. of limbs – when non disqualifying for obtaining licence
(1) For the purpose of Article 9(5) of the Law the medical condition described in paragraph (2) is a prescribed disease or disability.
(2) The medical condition is that the applicant has a medical condition that is not progressive in nature and that consists solely of any one or more of the following –
(a) an absence of all or part of 1 or more limbs;
(b) a deformity of 1 or more limbs;
(c) a loss of, or a deficiency in the use or movement of one or more limbs.
(3) For the purpose of Article 9(5) of the Law the condition the applicant must satisfy in respect of the medical condition prescribed by this Article is that the applicant shall not drive vehicles that have not been appropriately adapted, if necessary, to accommodate the applicant’s particular disability.
29 Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities to take prescribed test
(1) For the purpose of Article 9(6) of the Law the prescribed diseases and physical disabilities that disqualify a person from taking the prescribed test are those set out in paragraph (2) and, if the prescribed test would be in respect of a category C or D vehicle, paragraph (3).
(2) The diseases and physical disabilities are –
(a) any severe mental disorder;
(b) any liability to sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting;
(c) an inability to read at a distance of 20.5 metres in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a series of 6 letters and figures of the same size and arrangement as those prescribed for the registration mark of a motor car;
(d) a persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol whether or not amounting to dependency.
(3) The additional disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities for a prescribed test in respect of a category C or D vehicle are –
(a) an epileptic attack since attaining the age of 5 years;
(b) diabetes requiring insulin treatment;
(c) abnormal sight in 1 or both eyes if the visual acuity is worse than 6/9 in the better eye and worse than 6/12 in the other eye and, if corrective lenses are worn, the uncorrected acuity in each eye is worse than 3/60;
(d) sight in only 1 eye unless the visual acuity in that eye is no worse than 6/9.
(4) In paragraph (3) a reference to a measurement of visual acuity is a reference to visual acuity measured on the standard letter chart for eye testing known as the Snellen scale.
30 Disqualifying diseases and physical disabilities – holder of a licence
(1) For the purpose of Article 10(1)(a) of the Law the prescribed diseases and physical disabilities are those set out in paragraph (2) and, if the licence the resident holds authorizes the resident to drive a category C or D vehicle, paragraph (3).
(2) The diseases and physical disabilities are –
(a) any severe mental disorder;
(b) any liability to sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting;
(c) an inability to read at a distance of 20.5 metres in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a series of 6 letters and figures of the same size and arrangement as those prescribed for the registration mark of a motor car;
(d) a persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol whether or not amounting to dependency.
(3) The additional diseases and physical disabilities where the licence the resident holds authorizes the resident to drive a category C or D vehicle are –
(a) an epileptic attack since attaining the age of 5 years;
(b) diabetes requiring insulin treatment;
(c) abnormal sight in 1 or both eyes if the visual acuity is worse than 6/9 in the better eye and worse than 6/12 in the other eye and, if corrective lenses are worn, the uncorrected acuity in each eye is worse than 3/60;
(d) sight in only 1 eye unless the visual acuity in that eye is no worse than 6/9.
(4) In paragraph (3) a reference to a measurement of visual acuity is a reference to visual acuity measured on the standard letter chart for eye testing known as the Snellen scale.
31 Form to be served on holder of licence by parochial authority
For the purpose of Article 10(5) of the Law the prescribed form shall be –
(a) where the form is to be served for the purpose of Article 10(6)(a) of the Law, the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 10; or
(b) where the form is to be served for the purpose of Article 10(6)(b) of the Law, the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 10.
32 Prescribed fee payable on application for a provisional licence
For the purpose of Article 11(1) of the Law the prescribed fee payable by a person applying for a provisional licence is the fee calculated in accordance with Schedule 3.[31]
33 Prescribed form of provisional licence
For the purpose of Article 11(1) of the Law the prescribed form of provisional licence is the form set out in Part 2 of Schedule 4 printed on a polycarbonate or similar card that is pink and on the background of which appear the words “driving licence” in languages of the European Union.[32]
34 Prescribed conditions of provisional licence
(1) For the purpose of Article 11(1) of the Law the prescribed conditions subject to which a provisional licence shall be granted are those set out in this Article.
(2) The condition set out in paragraph (3) does not apply –
(a) in respect of a motor cycle unless it has attached to it a sidecar constructed for the carriage of a passenger;
(b) a vehicle (other than a motor car) that is not constructed or adapted to carry more than one person; or
(c) when the holder of the licence is undergoing the practical part of the prescribed test.
(3) The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a vehicle except under the supervision of a person who has attained the age of 21 years and who is present in the vehicle and holds and has held for at least 3 years a licence (not being a provisional licence) to drive a vehicle of the same category as the vehicle being driven by the holder of the provisional licence.
(4) The condition set out in paragraph (5) does not apply in respect of –
(a) a motor cycle or moped to which a sidecar is attached; or
(b) a pedal bicycle of the tandem type to which an additional means of propulsion by mechanical power is attached.
(5) The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a motor cycle or a moped accompanied by a passenger.
(6) The condition set out in paragraph (7) does not apply in respect of a motor cycle or moped.
(7) The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a vehicle that does not have displayed in a conspicuous place on its front and back a distinguishing mark in the form set out in the diagram in Part 1 of Schedule 11.
(8) The condition set out in paragraph (9) only applies in respect of a motor cycle or moped.
(9) The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a motor cycle or moped that does not have displayed in a conspicuous manner a distinguishing mark that –
(a) forms part of, or is securely fixed over its entire surface to a rigid plate at the back of the motor cycle or moped on which in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Registration (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1993[33] the registration mark of the motor cycle or moped is exhibited; and
(b) is in one of the forms set out in the diagrams in Part 2 of Schedule 11.
(10) The condition set out in paragraph (11) does not apply –
(a) in respect of an agriculture tractor; or
(b) if the trailer combination referred to in the condition is one the holder of the provisional is authorized to drive by virtue of the provisional licence.
(11) The condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a vehicle while it is being used to draw a trailer.
35 Additional prescribed conditions of provisional licence held by certain people
(1) This Article applies in respect of a provisional licence granted to a person required to undertake a basic training course who has not successfully passed that course.
(2) For the purpose of Article 11(1) of the Law the prescribed conditions subject to which a provisional licence to which this Article applies shall be granted shall include the condition set out in paragraph (3).
(3) That condition is that the holder of the provisional licence must not drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place unless the holder is doing so under the supervision of an authorized instructor as part of a basic training course.
36 Exemptions from prescribed conditions
(1) The conditions prescribed by Articles 34 and 35 do not apply in respect of the holder of a provisional licence insofar as the holder is otherwise authorized by a licence or domestic driving permit to drive the vehicle in question.
(2) If the holder of a provisional licence passes the prescribed test to drive a particular category of vehicle the conditions prescribed in Article 34 cease to apply in relation to that category of vehicle for a period of one week from the passing of the test.
37 Requirement in respect of inexperienced drivers of motor cycles
(1) Pursuant to Article 20(7) of the Law this Article applies in respect of category A and A1 vehicles.
(2) A vehicle to which this Article applies must not be driven by a person who has held a licence (not being a provisional licence) to drive such a vehicle for a continuous period of less than one year unless there is clearly displayed in a conspicuous manner a distinguishing mark that –
(a) forms part of, or is securely fixed over its entire surface to, a rigid plate at the back of the vehicle on which, in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Registration (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1993[34] the registration mark of the vehicle is exhibited; and
(b) is in one of the forms set out in the diagrams in Schedule 12.
38 Lost or defaced licences
(1) This Article applies where –
(a) the holder of a licence satisfies the parochial authority that the licence has been lost or defaced but that the holder of the licence continues to be entitled to hold it; or
(b) the photograph affixed to a licence becomes damaged or defaced or, in the opinion of the parochial authority, no longer bears a true likeness to its holder.
(2) Where this Article applies the parochial authority shall issue a duplicate licence to the holder of the licence.
(3) A duplicate licence has the same effect as the original licence.
(4) If during the currency of a duplicate licence issued in respect of a lost licence the original licence comes into the possession of the person to whom it was issued that person must return it as soon as practicable to the parochial authority.
39 Prescribed fee payable on application for a duplicate licence
For the purpose of Article 12(a) of the Law the prescribed fee payable by a person applying for a duplicate licence is the fee calculated in accordance with Schedule 3.
39A Issue of licence free from endorsement[35]
A licence that is, under Article 16(5) of the Law, issued by the parochial authority free from endorsement in substitution for any subsisting licence that is surrendered shall remain valid until the same date as the date until which the surrendered licence would have remained valid.
40 Prescribed fee payable on application for a licence free from endorsement
For the purpose of Article 16(5) of the Law the prescribed fee payable by a person applying for a licence free from endorsement is the fee calculated in accordance with Schedule 3.
41 Change of information in relation to licence[36]
(1) If the holder of a licence changes his or her name from the name specified on the licence, he or she shall as soon as practicable –
(a) surrender the licence to the parochial authority; and
(b) provide the parochial authority with a photograph of himself or herself that fulfils the prescribed requirements, details of the change and any appropriate evidence the parochial authority may need to substantiate the change.
(2) If the holder of a licence issued before 4th April 2007 changes his or her address from the address specified on the licence, he or she shall as soon as practicable –
(a) surrender the licence to the parochial authority; and
(b) provide the parochial authority with a photograph of himself or herself that fulfils the prescribed requirements, details of the change and any appropriate evidence the parochial authority may need to substantiate the change.
(3) If the holder of a licence issued on or after 4th April 2007 changes his or her address, he or she shall as soon as practicable notify the parochial authority of the change and provide the parochial authority with any appropriate evidence the parochial authority may need to substantiate the change.
(4) If the categories of vehicles the holder of a licence is authorized to drive by virtue of the licence change, the holder of a licence shall –
(a) surrender the licence to the parochial authority; and
(b) provide the parochial authority with a photograph of himself or herself that fulfils the prescribed requirements, details of the change and any appropriate evidence the parochial authority may need to substantiate the change.
(5) If the parochial authority is satisfied that –
(a) the holder of a licence has changed his or her name from the name specified on the licence; or
(b) the holder of a licence issued before 4th April 2007 has changed his or her address from the address specified on the licence,
the parochial authority shall issue an amended replacement licence to the person that is valid until the same date as the surrendered licence would have been valid.
42 Category C and C+E – young driver exemption
(1) Pursuant to Articles 20(2) and (3) of the Law, Article 20(1) of the Law shall have effect subject to paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) A person under the age of 21 years shall be eligible to apply for a category C licence if the person holds and has held continuously for a period of at least 2 years a category C1 licence (not being a provisional licence) and the licence is free from endorsement.
(3) A person under the age of 21 years shall be eligible to apply for a category C+E licence if the person holds and has held continuously for a period of at least 1 year a category C licence (not being a provisional licence) and the licence is free from endorsement.
43 Additional authorizations to drive vehicles
(1) The authorizations granted by this Article are additional to those granted by Article 10(1).
(2) A category C1 licence (not being a provisional licence) authorizes its holder to drive any of the following large goods vehicles –
(a) a vehicle propelled by steam;
(b) a road roller;
(c) a road construction vehicle;
(d) a motor tractor the unladen weight of which does not exceed 7.5 tonnes;
(e) a prime mover to which no trailer is attached;
(f) a breakdown vehicle;
(g) a track-laying vehicle that is being used primarily for work in connection with agriculture, the laden weight of which does not exceed 1.5 tonnes.
(3) In paragraph (2) –
“breakdown vehicle” means a vehicle fitted with apparatus designed to raise a disabled vehicle partly from the ground and then to draw it when so raised (whether by partial superimposition or otherwise), the breakdown vehicle being a vehicle that –
(a) is used solely to deal with disabled vehicles;
(b) is not used to convey a load other than a disabled vehicle when raised, and supplies and equipment to operate the breakdown vehicle; and
(c) has an unladen weight not exceeding 3.05 tonnes;
“road construction vehicle” means a vehicle used or kept on the road solely for the conveyance of built-in road construction machinery (with or without articles or materials used for the purpose of that machinery);
“road roller” means a mechanically propelled vehicle with heavy rollers at the front and rear designed to compress the surface of roads in the course of road making or maintenance;
“prime mover” means a motor car as defined in Article 2 of the Law that is so constructed that a trailer designed to carry goods may by partial superimposition be attached to the vehicle in such a manner as to cause a substantial part of the weight of the trailer to be borne by the vehicle.
(4) A category B licence (not being a provisional licence) authorizes a police officer, a member of the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service, a Traffic Officer, a member of the States of Jersey ambulance service or a person acting under the direction of a police officer to drive any category of vehicle if it is necessary to do so to remove or avoid an obstruction to other road users or other members of the public, to protect life or property or for any similar purpose.
44 Transitional provision
Anything done under the revoked Order and in effect on the commencement of this Order that could have been done under this Order shall have effect for the purpose of this Order as if done under this Order.
44A Transitional provisions applicable from 4th April 2007[37]
A licence that has been issued by a parochial authority and that was, immediately before 4th April 2007, in the form prescribed by this Order as then in force shall be taken after that date to be in the form prescribed by this Order as in force after that date.
45 Citation
This Order may be cited as the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003.
SCHEDULE 1
(Articles 1(2) and 10)
CATEGORIES OF VEHICLES
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Class or description of vehicles included in the category
Category
Additional categories authorized
Light motor cycle with or without sidecar, but excluding a vehicle included in category K or P
A1
P
Heavy motor cycle with or without sidecar, but excluding a vehicle included in category A1, K or P
A
A1 and P
Motor tricycle with an unladen weight not exceeding 500 kg and a maximum design speed exceeding 50 kph, but excluding a vehicle included in category K
B1
K
Motor vehicle with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes and with not more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat, not included in any other category and including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg
B
B1, F and K
Motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 7.5 tonnes, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg
C1
B, B1, F and K
Motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and whose maximum authorized mass exceeds 7.5 tonnes, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg
C
B, B1, C1, F and K
Motor vehicle for the carriage of passengers (but not for hire or reward) with more than 8 seats, but not more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg
D1
B, B1, F and K
Motor vehicle for the carriage of passengers with more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat, including such a vehicle drawing a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg, but excluding any vehicle included in category D1
D
B, B1, D1, F and K
Combination of a motor vehicle in category B and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg
B+E
B1, B, F and K
Combination, with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 12 tonnes, of a motor vehicle in category C1 and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg but not exceeding the unladen weight of the drawing vehicle
C1+E
B, B plus E, B1, C1, F and K
Combination of a motor vehicle in category C and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg
C+E
B, B plus E, B1, C, C1, C1 plus E, F and K
Combination, with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 12 tonnes, of a motor vehicle in category D1 and a trailer (not being used for the carriage of passengers) with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg but not exceeding the unladen weight of the drawing vehicle
D1+E
B, B plus E, B1, D1, F and K
Combination of a motor vehicle in category D and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg
D+E
B, B plus E, B1, D, D1, D1 plus E, F and K
Agricultural tractor, but excluding any vehicle included in category H
F
K
Track-laying vehicle steered by its tracks
H
Mowing machine or pedestrian controlled vehicle
K
Moped
P
SCHEDULE 2[38]
SCHEDULE 3[39]
(Articles 7, 19(3), 22(1), 32, 39 and 40)
FEES
Column 1
Column 2
Subject
Fee
Licences
Grant of licence (other than a provisional licence)
£40
Grant of provisional licence
£15
Issue of a new licence in the place of a licence (other than a provisional licence) that was issued before 4th April 2007 and that has been lost or defaced
£25
Issue of a new licence in the place of a licence (other than a provisional licence) that was issued after 4th April 2007 and that has been lost or defaced
£40
Issue of a new licence in the place of a provisional licence that has been lost or defaced
£15
Grant of licence free of endorsement on surrender of subsisting licence that has been issued before 4th April 2007
£25
Grant of licence free of endorsement on surrender of subsisting licence that has been issued after 4th April 2007
£40
Additional amount payable for grant or issue of licence where applicant requests and receives same-day service
£20
Prescribed test
Compulsory basic training course (and giving of compulsory basic training certificate if successful)
£116.25
Duplicate copy of compulsory basic training certificate
£11.90
Off road theory test
£30.90
On road practical test other than –
(a) in respect of category C and D vehicles; and
(b) in respect of category A1, A and P vehicles, where the applicant is required to produce a compulsory basic training certificate
£47.90
On road practical test in respect of category C and D vehicles
£88.90
On road practical test in respect of category A1, A or P category by an applicant required to produce a compulsory basic training certificate
£40.75
Duplicate copy of certificate or statement in respect of result of theory test or practical test
£11.90
SCHEDULE 4[40]
(Articles 8 and 33)
PART 1
FORM OF LICENCE (NOT BEING A PROVISIONAL LICENCE)
PART 2
FORM OF LICENCE (PROVISIONAL LICENCE)
SCHEDULE 5[41]
(Article 11)
Column 1
Column 2
Class of domestic driving permit and country, or part of country, of issue
Category of Jersey licence
UNITED KINGDOM (EU)
Models UK 1 and 2 before 6/90
JERSEY LICENCE
Group A
Category B, B1, BE, C1, C1E
+ D1 and D1E (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Group B
Category B, B1, BE, C1, C1E Automatic only
+ D1 and D1E Automatic only (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Group C
Category B1
Group D
Category A
Group E
Category P
Group F
Category F
Group H
Category H
Group J
Category B1 Disabled
Group K
Category K
HGV Class 1
Category C+E
HGV Class 1A
Category C Automatic only
HGV Class 2 or 3
Category C
HGV Class 2A or 3A
Category C Automatic only
UNITED KINGDOM (EU)
Models UK 3 and up from 6/90
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
Category F
Category F
Category H
Category H
Category K
Category K
Category P
Category P
AUSTRALIA
JERSEY LICENCE
Category RM
Category P
Category RN
Category P
Category RE
Category A
Category R
Category A
Category C
Category B, B+E
Category CA
Category B, B+E, automatic only
Category Car
Category B, B+E
Category Car A
Category B, B+E, automatic only
AUSTRIA (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category A1 + B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
BARBADOS
JERSEY LICENCE
Car
Category B
Goods Vehicle (Light)
Category B
Motor Cycle (Heavy)
Category A
Motor Cycle (Light)
Category A1
BELGIUM (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A3
Category P
Category A (equal to or less than 25kw)
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
JERSEY LICENCE
Category F
Category B
Category G
Category B Automatic only
Category M
Category A1
CANADA – BRITISH COLUMBIA
JERSEY LICENCE
Category 5
Category B
Category 6
Category A
CROATIA (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
CYPRUS (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
CZECH REPUBLIC (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
DENMARK (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category B
Category C
Category C
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
FALKLAND ISLANDS
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A
Category A
Category B
Category B
FINLAND (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
Category T
Category F
FRANCE (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C
Category C
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
GERMANY (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
Category M
Category P
Category L or T
Category F
GIBRALTAR
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category AM
Category P
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
GUERNSEY & ALDERNEY
JERSEY LICENCE
Category P
Category P
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
HONG KONG
JERSEY LICENCE
Code 1
Category B
Code 1A
Category B Automatic only
Code 2
Category B
Code 3
Category A
ICELAND
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category B
Category C
Category C
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
IRELAND (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
Category W
Category F
ISLE OF MAN
NEW LICENCE (EU Categories)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
Category P
Category P
OLD LICENCE
Category 1
Category C or C+E as shown on IOM licence
Category 2
Category B
Category 3
Category A
Category 8
Category B1 Disabled
Category 13
Category B1
Category 14
Category P
ITALY (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
LATVIA (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
Category M
Category P
Category T
Category F
LIECHTENSTEIN
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
MALTA (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A and A+
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
MONACO
JERSEY LICENCE
Group A
Category A
Group B
Category B
Group C
Category C
Group D
Category D
Group E
Category E
NETHERLANDS (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category B
Category C
Category C
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
NEW ZEALAND
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A
Category A
Category B
Category B, B+E
NEW ZEALAND
PHOTOCARD LICENCE
JERSEY LICENCE
Category 6
Category A
Category 1
Category B, B+E
NORWAY
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
Category M
Category P
Category T
Category F
POLAND (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
Category T
Category F
PORTUGAL (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B
Category B
Category C
Category C
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
ROMANIA (EU)
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category A2
Category A
Category AM
Category P
Category B1
Category B1
Category B
Category B
Category C1
Category C1
Category C
Category C
Category D1
Category D1 (only if proved driving test passed in D1 vehicle)
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
SINGAPORE
JERSEY LICENCE
Category 2/2A/2B
Category A
Category 3
Category B
SWITZERLAND
JERSEY LICENCE
Category A1 (45 kph)
Category P
Category A1
Category A1
Category A
Category A
Category B
Category B
Category C
Category C
Category D
Category D
Category E
Category E
SCHEDULE 6
(Article 14(2))
Form of Compulsory Basic training certificate
PART 1[42]
PART 2[43]
(Article 16(2))
FORM OF DRIVING TEST THEORY CERTIFICATE
ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956
DRIVER & VEHICLE
STANDARDS
DEPARTMENT
No.
DRIVING THEORY TEST CERTIFICATE
This certificate is to confirm that
Driver Licence Number
has been examined and has PASSED the Driving Theory Test prescribed under Article 15 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003 in respect of
the categories shown below on
Categories
Valid indefinitely. Do not lose. Keep in a safe place. This Certificate will be invalid if the holder is disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence to drive.
Head of Department
Driver & Vehicle Standards.
Note: This is NOT a pass certificate for the Driving Test of Competence and confers no driving entitlement.
SCHEDULE 7
(Article 17(4))
REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF THE ON ROAD PRACTICAL PART OF PRESCRIBED TESTS
PART 1
REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT ALL PRESCRIBED TESTS
1 A person being tested on any category of vehicle must be able to demonstrate an ability to –
(a) read at a distance of 20.5 metres in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a motor car registration plate containing 6 letters and figures;
(b) start the engine of the vehicle;
(c) move the vehicle smoothly away straight ahead or at an angle (uphill, downhill and on level ground);
(d) cause the vehicle to overtake, meet or cross the path of other vehicles, taking an appropriate path in the road and keep the correct distance behind when following vehicles; and
(e) cause the vehicle to turn right and left-hand corners correctly.
PART 2
REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF SPECIFIC VEHICLES
2 A person being examined on any category of vehicle other than a category K vehicle must be able to demonstrate an ability to cause the vehicle to stop in an emergency and normally, and in the latter case to bring it to rest at an appropriate part of the road.
3 A person being examined on any category of vehicle other than a category K vehicle must be able to indicate an intended actions at appropriate times by giving appropriate signals in an appropriate manner except that in the case of a left-hand drive vehicle or, of a disabled driver for whom it is impracticable or undesirable to give signals by hand, there shall be no requirement to give signals that cannot be given by mechanical means.
4 A person being examined on any category of vehicle other than a category K vehicle must be able to Act correctly and promptly on all signals given by traffic signs and traffic controllers and take appropriate action on signs given by other road users.
5 A person being examined on a category B,C1, C, D1, D, B+E, C1+E, C+E, D1+E, D+E or F vehicle must be able to demonstrate an ability to carry out the following manoeuvres involving the use of reverse gear –
(a) drive the vehicle backwards and whilst so doing enter a limited opening either to the right or to the left;
(b) park the vehicle and leave a parking space by the use of the forward and reverse gears;
(c) cause the vehicle to face in the opposite direction by the use of the forward and reverse gears.
6 A person being examined on a category B, B1 (but only if the vehicle is fitted with a means of reversing) C1, C, D1, D, B+E, C1+E, C+E, D1+E or D+E vehicle must be able to operate the secondary controls of the vehicle including windscreen wipers, windscreen washers, demisting system and lights.
7 A person being examined on a category B+E, C1+E, C+E, or D1+E or D+E vehicle must be able, in the case of an articulated vehicle, to couple the trailer to, and uncouple it from, the drawing vehicle.
8 A person being examined on a category C+E, or D1+E or D+E vehicle must be able to check any braking systems fitted to the vehicle and know how to use any such braking systems or any speed reduction systems fitted in addition to the brakes.
9 A person being examined on a category A vehicle must be able to conduct off the road the following series of manoeuvres –
(a) on the instructions of the persons conducting the test, turn the vehicle around in a restricted area to face the opposite direction;
(b) drive the vehicle ahead to reach a speed of 15 miles an hour bringing the vehicle to rest at a determined point;
(c) stop the vehicle in an emergency situation;
(d) drive the vehicle in and out of a line of markers;
(e) drive the vehicle round a figure of 8 circuit;
(f) drive the vehicle slowly while keeping alongside the person conducting the test as the person walks at a varying pace.
10 A person being examined on a category H vehicle must be able to drive the vehicle backwards and cause it to face in the opposite direction by means of its tracks.
SCHEDULE 8[44]
(Article 17(5))
SUITABLE VEHICLE FOR PURPOSES OF THE PRACTICAL TEST
Column 1
Column 2
Category
Description of suitable vehicle
A1
A light motorcycle of at least 75 cc.
A
A heavy motorcycle of at least 240 cc.
B+E
A category B vehicle that –
(a) is towing a trailer; and
(b) has a maximum authorized mass of at least 1 tonne.
C1
A category C1 vehicle that –
(a) has a maximum authorized mass of at least 4 tonnes; and
(b) is capable of a speed of 80 kph.
C1+E
A category C1 vehicle that –
(a) is capable of a speed of 80 kph; and
(b) is towing a trailer that has a maximum authorized mass of at least 2 tonnes,
where the combination has an overall length of at least 8 metres.
C
A category C vehicle that –
(a) has a maximum authorized mass of at least 10 tonnes;
(b) has an overall length of at least 7 metres; and
(c) is capable of a speed of 80 kph.
D1
A passenger-carrying vehicle that –
(a) has more than 8 but not more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat; and
(b) is capable of a speed of 80 kph
D1+E
A category D1 vehicle that –
(a) is capable of a speed of 80 kph; and
(b) is towing a trailer that has a maximum authorized mass of 1.25 tonnes.
D
(for a vehicle with more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat)
A category D vehicle that –
(a) has an overall length of at least 9 metres; and
(b) is capable of a speed of 80 kph.
D
(for a vehicle with not more than 16 seats in addition to the driver’s seat)
A category D vehicle that –
(a) has an overall length of less than 9 metres; and
(b) is capable of a speed of 80 kph.
C+E
A vehicle capable of a speed of 80 kph that is either –
(a) an articulated goods carrying vehicle with a maximum authorized mass of at least 18 tonnes and an overall length of at least 11 metres; or
(b) a combination of vehicles comprising a vehicle in category C, and a trailer at least 4 metres in length, the combination having a maximum authorized mass of 18 tonnes and an overall length of at least 11 metres.
D+E
A category D1 vehicle that –
(a) is capable of a speed of 80 kph; and
(b) is towing a trailer that has a maximum authorized mass of 1.25 tonnes.
SCHEDULE 9
(Articles 18(2) and (4))
FORM OF CERTIFICATE AND STATEMENT OF DRIVING TEST RESULT[45]
PART 1
ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF PASSING OF TEST
OF COMPETENCE TO DRIVE
This certificate entitles the holder to drive for only 7 days
from its date of issue and enables the holder for a period of 5 years from the date of issue to obtain a licence
This is to certify that
has been examined and has passed the test of competence to drive a vehicle of category ................................. with/ without automatic transmission as prescribed for the purpose of Article 8 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956.
on ………………………… (Date)
signed
(Examiner)
PART 2
ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956
STATEMENT OF FAILURE TO PASS TEST
OF COMPETENCE TO DRIVE
This is to state that
has this day been examined on a vehicle of category
and has failed to pass the test of competence to drive prescribed for the purpose of Article 8 of the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956
on………………………….(Date)
Signed ……………………………………………
(Examiner)
SCHEDULE 10
(Article 31)
FORM OF NOTICE TO BE SERVED ON HOLDER OF LICENCE BY PAROCHIAL AUTHORITY
PART 1
ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956
Notice under Article 10
1 – I, the Connétable of the Parish of.............................., being the Parochial Authority of the Parish, having reason to suspect that you, the holder of a driving licence residing in the Parish, are suffering from a disease or physical disability, the effect of which makes the driving of a vehicle by you a danger to the public, give you notice that you are required to undergo, at your own expense, a medical examination by the following medical practitioner within 7 days of the service of this notice on you.
2 – Name and address of medical practitioner –
3 – Article 10(13) of the Law requires me to revoke your driving licence if you fail to undergo a medical examination in accordance with this notice, although I am permitted, for good cause, to extend the period of 7 days during which you are required to undergo the medical examination.
4 – I also give you notice that, believing it to be in the public interest to do so, I am suspending the validity of your driving licence until the results of the medical examination have been made known to me.
Signed.........................................
Date............................................
(NOTE Paragraph 4 may be omitted if it is thought by the Connétable to be appropriate to do so)
PART 2
ROAD TRAFFIC (JERSEY) LAW 1956
Notice under Article 10
1 – I, the Connétable of the Parish of..........................., being the Parochial Authority of the Parish, having reason to suspect that you, the holder of a driving licence residing in the Parish, are suffering from a physical disability, the effect of which makes the driving of a vehicle by you a danger to the public, give you notice that you are required, within 7 days of the serve of this notice on you, to apply to undertake the prescribed driving test.
2 – Article 10(13) of the Law requires me to revoke your driving licence if you fail to apply to take the prescribed test in accordance with this notice or, having applied to take that test, fail to take it, although I am permitted, for good cause, to extend the period during which you are required to apply for, or undertake the prescribed test.
3 – I also give you notice that, believing it to be in the public interest to do so, I am suspending the validity of your driving licence until the results of any prescribed test you have undertaken have been made known to me.
4 – Despite the suspension of your driving licence you are permitted to drive a motor vehicle to the extent that it is necessary to do so for the purpose of preparing for and taking the prescribed test subject to the following conditions –
Signed.........................................
Date............................................
(NOTE Paragraphs 3 and 4 may be omitted if it is thought by the Connétable to be appropriate to do so)
SCHEDULE 11
(Article 34)
form of certain plates in repect of learner drivers
PART 1
(Article 34(7))
Diagram of a distinguishing mark to be displayed on a motor vehicle other than a motor cycle or moped whilst being driven by a person holding a provisional licence.
The corners of the white ground may be rounded off
PART 2
(Article 34(9)(b))
Diagrams of alternative distinguishing marks to be displayed on a motor cycle or moped whilst being driven by a person holding a provisional licence.
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
SCHEDULE 12
form of certain plates in repect of inexperienced light motor cycle drivers
(Article 37(2)(a))
Diagrams of alternative distinguishing marks to be displayed on a heavy motor cycle or light motor cycle whilst being driven by a person who has held a licence (other than a provisional licence) to drive such a motor cycle for a continuous period of less than one year.
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Endnotes
Table of Legislation History
Legislation
Year and No
Commencement
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Jersey) Order 2003
R&O.11/2003
14 February 2003
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2003
R&O.12/2003
14 February 2003
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2003
R&O.119/2003
6 November 2003 except Article 3 which came into force 1 January 2004
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 3) (Jersey) Order 2004
R&O.120/2004
7 October 2004 except Article 4 which came into force 1 January 2005
States of Jersey (Amendments and Construction Provisions No. 7) (Jersey) Regulations 2005
R&O.47/2005
9 December 2005
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 4) (Jersey) Order 2005
R&O.117/2005
19 October except Article 4 which came into force on 1 January 2006
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Order 2006
R&O.82/2006
31 July 2006
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Order 2006
R&O.53/2007
4 April 2007
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 7) (Jersey) Order 2007
R&O.123/2007
11 October 2007
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 8) (Jersey) Order 2007
R&O.167/2007
1 January 2008
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Order 2008
R&O.3/2008
18 January 2008
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 10) (Jersey) Order 2008
R&O.123/2008
1 October 2008
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 11) (Jersey) Order 2008
R&O.161/2008
1 January 2009
Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2010 Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Order 2009
R&O.141/2009
1 January 2010
Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2011 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2010
R&O.121/2010
1 January 2011
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 12) (Jersey) Order 2011
R&O.135/2011
15 October 2011 -Article 6;
12 December 2011 - remainder
Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2012 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2011
R&O.163/2011
1 January 2012
Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2013 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2012
R&O.134/2012
1 January 2013
Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2014 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2013
R&O.155/2013
1 January 2014
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 13) (Jersey) Order 2014
R&O.131/2014
18 August 2014
Transport and Technical Services (Driver and Vehicle Standards – 2015 Fees) (Jersey) Order 2014
R&O.211/2014
1 January 2015
Table of Renumbered Provisions
Original
Current
1(3), (4), (5)
spent, omitted from this revised edition
44
spent, omitted from this revised edition
45
44
46
45
46(2)
spent, omitted from this revised edition
Table of Endnote References
[1]
This Order has been amended by the States of Jersey (Amendments and Construction Provisions No. 7) (Jersey) Regulations 2005. The amendments replace all references to a Committee of the States of Jersey with a reference to a Minister of the States of Jersey, and remove and add defined terms appropriately, consequentially upon the move from a committee system of government to a ministerial system of government
[2]
chapter 25.550
[3]
chapter 25.200
[4]
chapter 25.550
[5]
chapter 25.550
[6] Article 2(1)
amended by R&O.53/2007
[7] Article 2(2)
deleted by R&O.53/2007
[8] Article 3
substituted by R&O.53/2007
[9] Article 4(1)
amended by R&O.135/2011
[10] Article 5(4)
substituted by R&O.135/2011
[11] Article 5(5)
substituted by R&O.135/2011
[12] Article 5(6)
substituted by R&O.135/2011
[13] Article 5(7)
substituted by R&O.135/2011
[14] Article 5(8)
substituted by R&O.135/2011
[15] Article 5(9)
substituted by R&O.135/2011
[16] Article 5(10)
substituted by R&O.135/2011
[17] Article 6
deleted by R&O.53/2007
[18] Article 7
renumbered as paragraph (1) by R&O.53/2007
[19] Article 7(2)
inserted by R&O.53/2007
[20] Article 7(3)
inserted by R&O.53/2007
[21] Article 8
amended by R&O.53/2007
[22] Article 9
amended by R&O.135/2011
[23] Article 11
substituted by R&O.123/2007
[24] Article 15
substituted by R&O.135/2011
[25] Article 20
amended by R&O.117/2005, R&O.53/2007
[26] Article 21(1)
amended by R&O.120/2004, R&O.117/2005, R&O.53/2007, R&O.161/2008
[27] Article 23(1)
amended by R&O.53/2007
[28] Article 24(4)(b)
deleted by R&O.53/2007
[29]
chapter 25.250
[30] Article 24(4)
amended by R&O.120/2004, R&O.53/2007, R&O.161/2008
[31] Article 32
amended by R&O.53/2007
[32] Article 33
amended by R&O.53/2007
[33]
chapter 25.350.50
[34]
chapter 25.350.50
[35] Article 39A
inserted by R&O.53/2007
[36] Article 41
substituted by R&O.53/2007
[37] Article 44A
inserted by R&O.53/2007
[38] Schedule 2
deleted by R&O.53/2007
[39] Schedule 3
substituted by R&O.167/2007, amended by R&O.123/2008, R&O.161/2008, R&O.141/2009, R&O.121/2010, R&O.163/2011, R&O.134/2012, R&O.155/2013, R&O.211/2014
[40] Schedule 4
substituted by R&O.131/2014
[41] Schedule 5
substituted by R&O.135/2011, amended by R&O.131/2014
[42] Schedule 6
Part 1 amended by R&O.117/2005, R&O.161/2008 R&O.161/2008 made the following transitional provision - “A compulsory basic training certificate given before this Order came into force shall be read as if the words “VALID FOR 3 YEARS FROM DATE OF COURSE COMPLETION” were deleted.
[43] Schedule 6
Part 2 amended by R&O.120/2004
[44] Schedule 8
amended by R&O.3/2008, R&O.135/2011
[45] Schedule 9
amended by R&O.119/2003
