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[接上页] (2) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), a probationary driving period shall last 12 months. (3) A person's probationary driving period commences on the date a probationary driving licence is issued to him. (4) A person's probationary driving period shall be extended by 6 months if he is convicted of one offence mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule, and the offence was committed by him while driving a motor cycle or motor tricycle during his probationary driving period. (5) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (4), a person's probationary driving period shall not include- (a) if his probationary driving licence is cancelled under regulation 12I, a period commencing on the issue of the licence and ending on the cancellation of it; or (b) a period during which he does not hold a valid probationary driving licence. (49 of 2000 s. 6) Cap 374B reg 12G Issue of probationary driving licences to drive motor cycles and motor tricycles (1) A person who wishes to apply for a probationary driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle shall apply to the Commissioner in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with his identity document and the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule. (2) Regulation 10(2) and (3) shall apply to an applicant referred to in paragraph (1) to the same extent as regulation 10(2) and (3) applies to an applicant referred to in regulation 10(1). (3) On receipt of an application under paragraph (1) and of the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule, the Commissioner shall, subject to paragraph (4) and regulations 6, 7 and 9, issue to the applicant a probationary driving licence, valid for 12 months from the date of issue of the licence. (4) The Commissioner shall refuse to issue a probationary driving licence- (a) unless the applicant has passed, within 3 years prior to the date of his application, a motor cycle driving test under regulation 12D; and (b) if the applicant has previously been issued with a probationary driving licence after passing the driving test. (49 of 2000 s. 6) Cap 374B reg 12H Renewal of probationary driving licences (1) Subject to paragraph (3) and regulations 6 and 9, the Commissioner shall renew a probationary driving licence for 6 months on receipt of an application for such renewal in a form specified by the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, together with- (a) his identity document; (b) the probationary driving licence; and (c) the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule.(2) A probationary driving licence may be renewed at any time within- (a) 15 days before its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of expiry; or (b) 3 years after its expiry, such renewal to be effective from the date of renewal.(3) Regulation 10(3) shall apply to an applicant referred to in paragraph (1) to the same extent as regulation 10(3) applies to an applicant referred to in regulation 10(1). (49 of 2000 s. 6) Cap 374B reg 12I Cancellation of probationary driving licences (1) Without prejudice to regulation 20, the Commissioner shall cancel a probationary driving licence if the licence holder- (a) has more than once been convicted of an offence mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule; (b) has been convicted of 2 or more offences mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule; or (c) is convicted of an offence in respect of which 10 or more points shall be incurred under section 4 of the Road Traffic (Driving-offence Points) Ordinance (Cap 375),and such offence or offences was or were committed by him while driving a motor cycle or motor tricycle during his probationary driving period. (2) If an appeal is lodged against a conviction referred to in paragraph (1) which causes the cancellation of a probationary driving licence under this regulation, such cancellation shall not take effect until the appeal is withdrawn or dismissed. (49 of 2000 s. 6) Cap 374B reg 12J No fee payable in respect of certain probationary driving licences No fee shall be payable in respect of a probationary driving licence issued to or renewed for a disabled person. (49 of 2000 s. 6) Cap 374B reg 12K Driving during probationary driving period (1) The holder of a probationary driving licence shall not drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle unless it has a plate displayed in accordance with the Thirteenth Schedule. (2) The holder of a probationary driving licence shall not drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle with any passenger on it. (49 of 2000 s. 6) Cap 374B reg 12L Cancellation of full driving licences to drive motor cycles and motor tricycles (1) Without prejudice to regulation 20, the Commissioner shall cancel a full driving licence to drive a motor cycle or motor tricycle if the licence holder is convicted of, after his probationary driving period- (a) an offence mentioned in the Twelfth Schedule; or (b) an offence in respect of which 10 or more points shall be incurred under section 4 of the Road Traffic (Driving-offence Points) Ordinance (Cap 375),and such offence was committed by him while driving such vehicle during his probationary driving period. |