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Northern Ireland Tightens Licensing Rules to Cut Youth Crashes

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 2:48 AM UTC · How we work

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Northern Ireland introduced graduated driver licensing rules for drivers to reduce fatal crashes among youth.
Learner drivers must complete at least six months before the practical test.
Newly qualified drivers under 24 face night-time restrictions on carrying young passengers.
In 2024, drivers aged 17-23 caused 24% of collisions while representing 8% of licence holders.
In 2024, 251 people were killed or injured in driver collisions, with drivers at fault in 65%.

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Northern Ireland introduced graduated driver licensing rules for drivers to reduce fatal crashes among youth.
Learner drivers must complete at least six months before the practical test.
Newly qualified drivers under 24 face night-time restrictions on carrying young passengers.
In 2024, drivers aged 17-23 caused 24% of collisions while representing 8% of licence holders.
In 2024, 251 people were killed or injured in driver collisions, with drivers at fault in 65%.