# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd8e-pVkR7u
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71213757-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1a0ff1e13d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01T08:30:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

The “biggest” change to driver licensing for 70 years has landed in Northern Ireland.
 
New drivers must follow rules including a minimum six-month mandatory learning period with online modules to complete before sitting a test, night-time passenger restrictions and “R” plates on the driver's vehicle for two years - otherwise they could receive three penalty points or a fine of up to £1,000.
 
The new rules apply to all recent passers, but are particularly aimed at 17 to 23-year-olds who accounted for 24% of fatal or serious collisions on roads in Northern Ireland in 2024.
 
Tap the link in @BBCNews’s bio to find out more of the new restrictions.
 
#NorthernIreland #Driving #BBCNews

## Stats

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- **Likes:** 1,026
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- **Comments:** 68

## Tags

driving, bbcnews, northernireland

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