Post by derek on Dec 2, 2012 22:17:46 GMT
3DLD Amending Directive
31st October 2012
In the early part of October Right To Ride reported on changes that had been proposed to the introduction of the 3rd European Driving Licence Directive (3DLD), in January 2013, which will see a new motorcycle testing regime introduced across Europe.
We at Right To Ride have been part of a stakeholder’s group in Northern Ireland which is looking at the introduction and the implementation of this directive as well as other related changes to the driving/motorcycle test and post-test arrangements affecting riders.
Some of these are “Proposed Changes to the Learner and Restricted Driver Schemes and on Graduated Driver Licensing” set out in a Department of the Environment (DOE) consultation from July 2011.
Some specifics from that consultation include the introduction of a learner logbook, taking lessons on a motorway whilst accompanied by an driving/motorcycle instructor; ADI / AMI, remedial courses if a person’s licence is revoked e.g. 6 penalty points within their restriction period; removal of 45mph restriction period post-test and while being trained and tested; introducing 12 month mandatory minimum learning period; restriction on young drivers (up to age 24) carrying young passengers (aged 14 to 20, except immediate family).
The motorcycle test introduced by the 3DLD with the requirements on training and with the recent introduction of CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) indicates that there are already changes in place or about to be put in place especially for young novice riders.
This is aimed to give the essential skills and knowledge capable of safely operating a motorcycle in normal traffic situations on public roads, above and beyond that for young car drivers.
Thus if there was a removal of the 45mph restriction period post-test and while being trained and tested in parity with car drivers, one could say there would be no requirement to introduce a 12 month mandatory minimum learning period.
Amendment Rules For Instructors
However the object of this article is to highlight changes recently introduced by an amendment in committee by the European Commission to the 3DLD.
This amendment, which was to take effect at the same time as the current directive was to be complied with by 31st December 2013 at the latest.
It would have changed the rules for what motorcycles riders could use to take the test on for an A2 and A licence category.
But more significantly it would have affected what motorcycles that instructors and training schools would need to purchase for riders to train on.
Outcome
The amendment has now been approved however there will be a longer lead in period, until 31st December 2018, for instructors and training schools.
This gives a further six years which would most likely see instructors and training schools changing their fleet due to use and age.
Read this article in full on Right To ride EU - www.righttoride.eu/?p=10440
Issued by
Trevor Baird
31st October 2012
In the early part of October Right To Ride reported on changes that had been proposed to the introduction of the 3rd European Driving Licence Directive (3DLD), in January 2013, which will see a new motorcycle testing regime introduced across Europe.
We at Right To Ride have been part of a stakeholder’s group in Northern Ireland which is looking at the introduction and the implementation of this directive as well as other related changes to the driving/motorcycle test and post-test arrangements affecting riders.
Some of these are “Proposed Changes to the Learner and Restricted Driver Schemes and on Graduated Driver Licensing” set out in a Department of the Environment (DOE) consultation from July 2011.
Some specifics from that consultation include the introduction of a learner logbook, taking lessons on a motorway whilst accompanied by an driving/motorcycle instructor; ADI / AMI, remedial courses if a person’s licence is revoked e.g. 6 penalty points within their restriction period; removal of 45mph restriction period post-test and while being trained and tested; introducing 12 month mandatory minimum learning period; restriction on young drivers (up to age 24) carrying young passengers (aged 14 to 20, except immediate family).
The motorcycle test introduced by the 3DLD with the requirements on training and with the recent introduction of CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) indicates that there are already changes in place or about to be put in place especially for young novice riders.
This is aimed to give the essential skills and knowledge capable of safely operating a motorcycle in normal traffic situations on public roads, above and beyond that for young car drivers.
Thus if there was a removal of the 45mph restriction period post-test and while being trained and tested in parity with car drivers, one could say there would be no requirement to introduce a 12 month mandatory minimum learning period.
Amendment Rules For Instructors
However the object of this article is to highlight changes recently introduced by an amendment in committee by the European Commission to the 3DLD.
This amendment, which was to take effect at the same time as the current directive was to be complied with by 31st December 2013 at the latest.
It would have changed the rules for what motorcycles riders could use to take the test on for an A2 and A licence category.
But more significantly it would have affected what motorcycles that instructors and training schools would need to purchase for riders to train on.
Outcome
The amendment has now been approved however there will be a longer lead in period, until 31st December 2018, for instructors and training schools.
This gives a further six years which would most likely see instructors and training schools changing their fleet due to use and age.
Read this article in full on Right To ride EU - www.righttoride.eu/?p=10440
Issued by
Trevor Baird