Road Traffic Offences

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Questions (161)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

161. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to legislate to make it an offence to drive while disqualified, either as a qualified driver or a learner driver. [9846/24]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

It is already an offence to drive while disqualified, either as a full driving licence holder or as a learner permit holder. Once a driver is disqualified, their licence is no longer valid.

The offence for driving without a licence is set out in section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. An individual driving without a driving licence may be fined up to €5000, or be imprisoned for up to 6 months, or both.