The Scottish Government has confirmed that from Monday 2 November 2020, by law, you and your pupils must wear a face covering during driving lessons.

This does not include motorcycle or tractor lessons.

If you do not wear a face covering, you must have a good reason, for example:
• you have a physical or mental illness, impairment or disability
• wearing it would cause you severe distress
• you and the person you are teaching live in the same household

Your pupils will need to let you know before their lesson if they cannot wear a face covering.

You can be fined £60 if you do not wear a face covering during a driving lesson in Scotland. This will be reduced to £30 if you pay within 28 days.

Face coverings: practical tests

Your pupils must bring and wear a face covering for their practical test, unless they have a good reason not to. Good reasons are things like:
• having a physical or mental illness or impairment, or a disability
• wearing it would cause them severe distress

If they refuse to wear a face covering they will not be able to take their test.

If they do have a good reason they need to tell us when they book their test.

Face coverings: theory tests

Your pupils must bring and wear a face covering for their theory test, unless they have a good reason not to. Good reasons are things like:
• having a physical or mental illness or impairment, or a disability
• wearing it would cause them severe distress

They need to say if they have a good reason not to wear a face covering when they book their test.

If they already have a theory test booked and have a good reason not to wear a face covering they need to call Pearson VUE on 0300 200 1122.

More information
Check GOV.UK for the latest about:
• theory tests
• driving tests
• instructor guidance

The Welsh Government has also published information on financial support that you can access.

 

 

 

 

The NJC continues to be dedicated to help you in these challenging times and we hope you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy.
Please feel free to contact us for help and support.

ADINJC’s helpline is 0800 8202 444

The Secretary’s number is 07855 453414

 

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