Flip News — driving licences news https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/driving-licences/ The latest Flip News stories on driving licences. en-GB Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:49:57 GMT Northern Ireland becomes first UK region with graduated driving licences https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/ni-graduated-driving-licences/ https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/ni-graduated-driving-licences/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Graduated Driver Licensing takes effect in Northern Ireland today, bringing a six-month minimum learning period, 24 months of R plates and night-time passenger limits for young drivers. James Calloway northern ireland driving licences road safety BBC