Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
219. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers disqualified in court in 2022 and 2023; the number who have surrendered their licence to the Road Safety Authority in 2022 and 2023 as by law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19427/24]
View answerThe table below details the number of court disqualifications notified to the Department in 2022 & 2023 and the details of those licences that were surrendered.
A notification of disqualification is issued by the Courts Service for drivers convicted of a court disqualification, the notification includes the requirement to surrender the driving licence or learner permit to the NDLS within 14 days of commencement of disqualification.
An Garda Síochána have access to data on the Department's National Vehicle Driver File (NVDF) as part of their Mobility Strategy and therefore can detect and prosecute a driver who continues to drive while disqualified. This is the case whether or not a licence has been surrendered. Furthermore, An Garda Síochána also receive information from the Department on whether a licence has been surrendered or not in the case of a disqualification.
2022 & 2023 Court Disqualifications and Surrenders
|
Year |
Number of Notices |
Number of Surrenders |
|
2022 |
7,867 |
140 |
|
2023 |
9,035 |
678 |
