Vehicle and Traffic (Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration) Regulations 2021
11Duration of learner licence
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11 Duration of learner licence
(1) A learner licence, other than a heavy vehicle learner licence, is to be issued –
(a) for 5 years in the case of a novice driver other than a novice rider; and
(b) for 12 months in any other case.
(2) A heavy vehicle learner licence expires –
(a) if the licensee holds only one other driver licence other than a learner licence, on the date on which the other licence expires; or
(b) if the licensee holds more than one other driver licence other than a learner licence, on the latest expiry date of those licences.