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It is announced that Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driving licences in an attempt to reduce the number of fatal road…

It is announced that Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driving licences in an attempt to reduce the number of fatal road crashes involving young people.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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It is announced that Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driving licences in an attempt to reduce the number of fatal road crashes involving young people.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 26 January 2026.

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