There are many lesser-known rules that people break every day, sometimes without even realising.
The Road Safety Authority has a lengthy list of offences that can land you with up to five penalty points on conviction on top of some hefty fines.
Although they’re known as acts of “bad driving,” most people don’t know that they could incur a fine and penalty points if caught out by gardai. Driving on a cycle track Did you know that if you’re found driving in a cycle lane when there is sufficient space on your side of the road you can be fined up to €60?Dangerous overtaking of a cyclist Since November 12, 2019, it is an offence to overtake a cyclist dangerously.
Did you know that if caught by gardai driving at less than 90km/hr here you could be issued a fine of up to €80 and one penalty point?Disobeying the rules of mini-roundabouts If you’re stopped by officers who have seen you disobeying the rules of mini-roundabouts - including driving over them, or not using your indicators - you face a €60 fine.
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