Types of offences
As and from 3 August 2012 there are 48 offences that are subject to penalty points. Here’s a sample of some of them and the penalty points they incur:
- No insurance: 5 penalty points and a fine of up to €2,500 and/or a possible term of imprisonment
- Careless driving: 5 penalty points and a fine of up to €1,500 and/or a possible term of imprisonment
- Speeding: 4 penalty points on conviction in court and a fine of up to €800
- No seatbelt: 4 penalty points on conviction in court and a fine of up to €800
- Driving while using a mobile phone: 2 penalty points and fixed-charge of €60; 4 penalty points and possible €2,000 fine on conviction in court for non-payment of fixed charge
See full list of current offences (PDF)
Since 1 May 2009, penalty points have been in place for a number of NCT-related offences.
The offences are the following:
- Using a vehicle (car) without a test certificate
- Driving a vehicle before remedying a dangerous defect
- Driving a dangerously defective vehicle
- Using a vehicle without a certificate of roadworthiness
As and from 3 August 2012 the new offences attracting penalty points include:
- The requirement to use child restraints
- Seatbelt wearing for bus drivers
- Vehicle weights
See list of changes introduced on 3 August 2012