News - Penalty Points
Over 500 local drivers slapped with penalty points for mobile-phone offence
More than 3,000 drivers got points for speeding, according to figures from the Department of Transport.
Feb 26, 2026 13:27
Courts still allowing local drivers avoid penalty points
They are some of the total of 459 drivers who appeared before the District Court.
Nov 13, 2025 17:19
Over 14,800 motorists across region got penalty points so far this year
The top five penalty point offences include speeding, holding a mobile phone while driving, and driving without reasonable consideration.
Jul 17, 2025 17:35
Over 15,000 motorists in the region had penalty points on license at end of 2023
New data from the Central Statistics Office shows the breakdown of motorists across the country with over half a million divers having points nationwide.
Nov 14, 2024 13:05
Over 7,000 Roscommon drivers hold penalty points on license
Nationally, Offaly had the highest percentage of points issued last year at 19.2%.
May 29, 2023 13:31
Decrease in number of penalty points issued in Shannonside region in 2021
Roscommon Gardaí issued the most points last year at 7,294.
Dec 1, 2022 13:22Shannonside Newsletter
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