Licensed Drivers Penalty points Penalty points system in Ireland. Penalty points are designed to encourage safe driving and reduce casualties on our roads. How it works How the penalty points system works. How penalty points are incurred and how long penalty points last for. Cancelling and appealing penalty points. Learn more Types of offences Types of driving offences that incur penalty points. List of all current offences. Offences that most often incur penalty points and fixed charge notices. Learn more Penalty points statistics Penalty points statistics from the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Penalty points issued by month and year since 2018. Find penalty points for each year. Learn more