Penalty Points & Traffic Offences
Complete guide to Irish traffic penalty points and fines. Learn about traffic offences, penalty point system, and fines for various driving violations in Ireland.
Total Offences
64
Total Points
112
Average Fine
€88
Court-Only Offences
8
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Using a vehicle with defective or worn tyres
Driving with tyres that are defective or below legal minimum tread depth
Using vehicle in a public place without an authorisation plate
Driving without proper vehicle registration plate
Using vehicle in a public place that has been modified or altered such that authorisation plate is inaccurate
Driving a modified vehicle with inaccurate registration plate
Using vehicle not equipped with a speed limitation device or using a vehicle equipped with a speed limitation device not complying with requirements
Commercial vehicle without proper speed limitation device
Using commercial vehicle without certificate of roadworthiness
Commercial vehicle without valid roadworthiness certificate
No fixed penalty - must appear in court
Learner permit holder driving unaccompanied by qualified person
Learner driver driving without qualified supervisor
Failure to display N plate or tabard
N-plate driver not displaying required N plate or tabard
Failure to display L plate or tabard
Learner driver not displaying required L plate or tabard
Contravention of ban on U-turns
Making U-turn where prohibited
Contravention of rules for use of mini roundabouts
Incorrect use of mini roundabout
Proceeding beyond no entry to vehicles sign
Driving past a no entry sign
Proceeding beyond a traffic lane control sign other than in accordance with such sign or without yielding
Not following traffic lane control signs
Failure to stop a vehicle before stop sign/stop line
Not stopping at stop sign or stop line
Failure to yield right of way at a yield sign/yield line
Not yielding at yield sign or yield line
Failure to comply with mandatory traffic signs at junctions
Not following mandatory traffic signs at junctions
Failure by vehicle to obey traffic lights
Not obeying traffic light signals
Failure to comply with prohibitory traffic signs
Not following prohibitory traffic signs
Failure to comply with keep left/keep right signs
Not following keep left or keep right signs
Failure to comply with traffic markings
Not following road markings
Proceeding beyond maximum vehicle length sign where length exceeds maximum displayed
Vehicle exceeds maximum length shown on sign
Proceeding beyond maximum vehicle width sign where width exceeds maximum displayed
Vehicle exceeds maximum width shown on sign
Proceeding beyond maximum design gross vehicle weight (safety) sign where design gross vehicle weight exceeds maximum displayed
Vehicle exceeds maximum gross weight shown on sign
Proceeding beyond maximum vehicle axle loading weight sign where vehicle axle loading weight exceeds maximum specified
Vehicle axle weight exceeds maximum shown on sign
Using vehicle - (a) whose weight un-laden exceeds maximum permitted weight, (b) whose weight laden exceeds maximum permitted weight, or (c) any part of which transmits to ground greater weight than maximum permitted weight
Vehicle exceeds maximum permitted weight limits
Using vehicle (car) without valid test certificate (NCT)
Driving a car without valid NCT certificate
Driving without insurance
Driving without valid motor insurance
No fixed penalty - must appear in court
Parking a vehicle in a dangerous position
Parking in a position that creates danger
Failure to drive on the left hand side of the road
Not driving on the left side of the road
Dangerous overtaking
Overtaking in a dangerous manner
Dangerous overtaking of a cyclist
Overtaking a cyclist in a dangerous manner
Contravention of prohibition of driving vehicle along or across median strip
Driving along or across median strip where prohibited
Crossing continuous white line
Crossing a continuous white line
Failure to leave appropriate distance between you and the vehicle in front
Driving too close to the vehicle in front (tailgating)
Failure to yield
Not yielding when required
Driving without reasonable consideration
Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users
Holding a mobile phone while driving
Holding or using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle
Failure to act in accordance with a Garda signal
Not following directions from a Garda officer
Failure to stop when so required by a member of the Garda Síochána
Not stopping when required by a Garda officer
Entry by driver into hatched marked area of roadway, e.g. carriageway reduction lane
Driving into hatched road markings
Illegal entry onto a one-way street
Driving the wrong way on a one-way street
Failure to obey traffic rules at railway level crossing
Not following rules at railway level crossing
Failure to stop for school warden sign
Not stopping for school warden sign
Driving a vehicle on a motorway against the flow of traffic
Driving against traffic flow on motorway
Driving on the hard shoulder on a motorway
Driving on motorway hard shoulder
Driving a vehicle (subject to an ordinary speed limit of 90 km/h or less on the outside lane on a motorway)
Driving in outside lane on motorway when speed limit is 90 km/h or less
Failure to obey requirements at junctions, e.g. not being in the correct lane when turning onto another road
Not following junction rules and lane requirements
Failure to obey requirements regarding reversing of vehicles, e.g. reversing from minor road onto main road
Not following reversing rules
Failure to turn left when entering a roundabout
Not turning left when entering roundabout
Driving on a footpath
Driving on a footpath
Driving on a cycle track
Driving on a cycle track
Speeding
Driving above the posted speed limit
Driver of car or goods vehicle not wearing safety belt
Driver not wearing seatbelt in car or goods vehicle
Failure by driver to comply with rear seat belt requirements for passengers under 17 years
Driver not ensuring passengers under 17 wear seatbelts
Driver of car or goods vehicle permitting child under 3 years of age to travel in it without being restrained by appropriate child restraint
Child under 3 not properly restrained
Driver of car or goods vehicle permitting child over 3 years of age to travel in it without being restrained by appropriate child restraint
Child over 3 not properly restrained
Driver of car or goods vehicle permitting child to be restrained by rearward facing child restraint fitted to a seat protected by active frontal air-bag
Child restraint incorrectly fitted with active airbag
Driver of bus not wearing safety belt
Bus driver not wearing seatbelt
Not wearing safety belt or appropriate child restraint in specified category of vehicle
Not wearing seatbelt or child restraint in specified vehicle
Driving vehicle before remedying dangerous defect
Driving vehicle with dangerous defect before fixing it
No fixed penalty - must appear in court
Driving dangerously defective vehicle
Driving a dangerously defective vehicle
No fixed penalty - must appear in court
Bridge strikes, etc.
Striking bridges or similar structures
No fixed penalty - must appear in court
Driving a vehicle when unfit
Driving when unfit to drive
No fixed penalty - must appear in court
Breach of duties at an accident
Not fulfilling duties after an accident
No fixed penalty - must appear in court
Driver found to be driving carelessly
Driving carelessly
No fixed penalty - must appear in court
Important Information
⚠️ Important Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only. Penalty points and fines are subject to change. Always check official sources such as the RSA (Road Safety Authority) and An Garda Síochána for the most current and accurate information.
Penalty Point System: Points are added to your driving licence when you commit certain traffic offences. If you accumulate 12 penalty points within any 3-year period, you will be disqualified from driving.
Fines: All fines listed are current as of 2024. Fines may vary and are subject to change. Some offences may also result in court appearances and additional penalties.
Disqualification: Some serious offences may result in immediate disqualification from driving, regardless of your current penalty point total.
Appeals: You have the right to appeal penalty points and fines. Contact the relevant authority for information about the appeals process.
Official Sources: For the most up-to-date information, please visit:
• RSA (Road Safety Authority)
• An Garda Síochána