Unaccompanied Driving

A learner driver who has been stopped by a Gárda for driving unaccompanied faces a minimum fine of how much?

€160

How many penalty points will an unaccompanied learner driver receive on conviction?

4 Penalty points

If the owner of a vehicle allows a learner driver to drive their vehicle, what is the maximum fine the owner could face?

€1000

Is a learner driver permitted to drive unaccompanied if they have the consent of the vehicle owner?

No

For how long is a learner driver's accompanying driver required to have held their full license in Category B?

2 years

When a learner driver has passed their Driving Test, are they permitted to drive unaccompanied as the holder of a Certificate of Competency?

No

Can a learner driver drive unaccompanied if they are on their third or subsequent learner permit?

No. You cannot drive unaccompanied on any learner permit

Can a person who has passed their car Driving Test within the last two years act as an accompanying driver?

No, they must hold the full drivingixence for a minimum of two years

Are there occasions when a learnr driver can drive unaccompanied?

No

A learner permit driver who receives 7 penalty points in a three year period (36 months) will be banned from driving for how many months?

6 months

What is the penalty for a vehicle owner who allows a learner driver to drive their vehicle unaccompanied?

Their vehicle will be seized