*Solved* Remaining Restriction Period (waited a year before licence upgrade)

Fnz

I passed my Category A motorcycle riding test over a year ago. Didn't bother taking my chit into the motor tax office to upgrade my licence until recently. I says on the new licence I got today that the motorcycle category is valid from a couple of days ago.

Does this mean that the past year I've waited since passing the test doesn't count towards the initial 2 year motorcycle power restriction probation period?

If yes, I intend swear a lot and there will, perhaps, be tears.


EDIT: No matter, found out by calling my local office. Probation period doesn't start until licence is issued from the motor tax office. I was confused by the "you have 2 years in which you may submit this certificate of competence" text on the pass cert.


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Pigeon Reaper

this one catches a few people out. If you pass the test get the licence ASAP.

Fnz

I wonder... if I get a copy of a cert that says I passed the test a year ago, would that be sufficient for me to be able to (legally) use whatever bike I please in a years time?

jackhammer

Fnz wrote: »

I wonder... if I get a copy of a cert that says I passed the test a year ago, would that be sufficient for me to be able to (legally) use whatever bike I please in a years time?

Wishful thinking there, OP:) But the answer is still no.

galwaytt

oooh, that's sneaky........:(