| Legal instrument |
Offence description |
Penalty |
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Road Traffic Act 1961
Section 56 (3) |
Insurance cover
Contravention of s.56(1) – Use in a public place by person other than the owner of a mechanically propelled vehicle unless an insurer, guarantor etc would be liable for drivers negligence, or there is an approved insurance policy or guarantee in force
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On summary conviction, a fine not exceeding €5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.
See also potential fine in lieu of damages under s.57
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SI No. 355 of 1984
Road Traffic (Insurance Disc) Regulations, 1984
Regulation 5(3)
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Insurance disc
Contravention of Regulation 5 (1) - user or owner of vehicle in public place without carrying an insurance disc, ten days after the authentication of the certificate of insurance
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On summary conviction, first offence – a fine not exceeding €1,000. Second offence under same section/subsection – a fine not exceeding €2,000. Third or subsequent offence under same section/subsection within 12 consecutive months – fine not exceeding €2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both (ss.11(5) and 102, Road Traffic Act, 1961). |
The table above should not be treated as a legal interpretation of any law requirements. It is a matter for each operator, owner and driver to ensure that he or she complies with the applicable law.