If you’re convicted of a motoring offence the courts can fine you and endorse your driving licence with penalty points. North Source: PSNI  A Fixed Penalty Notice is a fine for a motoring offence. Police officers (in uniform) are able to issue Endorsable Fixed Penalty Notices (EFPNs) for a variety of road traffic offences. The Read more >

Where should I register and tax my car?  You only need to register and tax your car where your main residence is (a student’s main residence is often their family home). For example, if you own a car in NI where your main residence is, and travel over and back to Ireland a lot to Read more >

On the 31st December 2020 the Brexit transition period ended, meaning that cross-border journeys now weave between UK and EU rules. However, multiple agreements have been reached to ensure most rules remain the same. EU driving licences in NI The UK Government advises that arrangements for EU licence holders who are visiting or living in Read more >

Q1:  I’m thinking of importing a second-hand car from NI , but am confused about the rules. Can you clarify please? A:  In general, all new motor vehicles and vehicles brought into Ireland are subject to Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) and must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners. If you are moving to Ireland or Read more >

Toll roads have been in operation in Ireland since the 1980s.  There are a total of twelveroads in Ireland that impose a toll (levy or charge) on each vehicle using these roads. A current list toll roads is available on the National Roads Authority website – Tolling information NRA The National Roads Authority in Ireland Read more >

North In Northern Ireland Translink (www.translink.co.uk ) operates the Ulsterbus, Metro Bus service and NI Railways integrated public transport system.  Metro Bus serves the Belfast area while Ulsterbus has services throughout Northern Ireland.  NI Railways also provide rail services between the main centres. Further information is available on the nidirect website – www.nidirect.gov.uk – Public Read more >

South Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) is a tax you must pay when you first register a motor vehicle in Ireland. If you have imported a vehicle, you must pay VRT and receive the vehicle’s registration certificate showing that you have paid VRT. Any delay in registering your vehicle or paying Vehicle Registration Tax will make Read more >

Every vehicle registered in Northern Ireland (NI) must be taxed if used or kept on a public road. If the vehicle is kept off-road it must either be taxed or have a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) in force. If not it could be wheel-clamped or removed. Source: nidirect – Taxing your vehicle You can Read more >

Driver Testing and Licensing in the Republic of Ireland is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Mutual recognition of driving licences Source: Road Safety Authority (RSA) All countries in the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) – EU plus Norway, Liechenstein and Iceland – benefit from a ‘mutual recognition’ agreement in respect of driving Read more >

The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) is responsible for driver licensing in Northern Ireland. For general information please visit NI Direct – Driver Licensing Visitors from GB and EEA If you’re visiting NI and hold a Great Britain (GB) or a Community licence issued in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) you Read more >