Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2020
137. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if learner drivers who ignore their driving ban and continue to drive and offend have the seven penalty points removed from their permit at the end of their disqualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41301/20]
View answerIf any driver, including a learner driver, is disqualified from driving because of an accumulation of penalty points, once the period of disqualification has been served the penalty points are removed from the driver's record.
If a driver is detected by an Garda Siochana driving while disqualified, they face severe penalties under road traffic legislation, including a fine of up to €5,000 and/or 6 months' imprisonment.
