Learner And Novice Driver Offences Almost The Same As 2019

7,345 fines were paid for learner or novice driver offences last year.

It's just 11 fewer than 2019, despite Covid-related travel restrictions being in place for much of last year.
Learner drivers have to be accompanied by a fully qualified driver, and newly qualified drivers have to use N plates for two years.
Donna Price, the chairperson of the Irish Road Victims Association, says the new figures are appalling