§ Mr. Iain Millsasked the Secretary of State for Transport when the provisions for the smaller learner motor cycle in the Transport Act 1981 will take effect; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe new limits on the powers of learner motor cycles will come into force on 1 February 1983. Introduction has been delayed from 1 October 1982, to avoid hardship to learner riders with machines over 125 cc who would not be able to take their driving test before then. If they are wise, they will take advantage of this postponement by enrolling now for training with one of the bodies appointed by the Department so that they can gain their full motor cycle licences before the new restrictions come into force.