Paging Hog - Endorsements

Is it still the case that DVLA Swansea can't endorse a Coleraine issued UK
licence with penalty points or has that loophole been closed.

 

I'm not sure but I think not.

It was to be pushed through. The Shinners may have had a problem with this
and it may have been held up.
Read this, which operates in reverse
www.courtsni.gov.uk/en-GB/Services/FixedPenalties/LegislativeChanges/?UserPref=culture^en-GB

This suggests that the situation is a little involved:
"Since 11 October 2004 there has been mutual recognition between GB & NI of
driving disqualifications. This allows:
* recognition in GB of disqualifications which were imposed under NI
jurisdiction.
* endorsement of GB counterparts issued to NI licence holders. An NI
driving licence holder may apply for a GB counterpart by completing form D9
(available from DVLA). This can be kept with their NI licence and will allow
them to avail themselves of the Fixed Penalty Scheme for certain types of
offence.
* revocation of an NI licence in conformity with the Road Traffic (New
Drivers) Act 1995.
* revocation of an NI licence on grounds of disability and prospective
disability
Reciprocal provisions came into force in Northern Ireland at the same time
as those made in Great Britain"

All I can say is that twice in three years mainland Plod hasn't bothered
pursuing me in NI. One English one Scottish. That may be inefficiency rather
than law and may/may not be related to other <cough> factors.

Given that in matters of motoring offences the Courts are quite happy bend
the law to breaking point in order to prosecute you I wouldn't push my luck
much further.