On the spot fines?

spuddy

Does anyone know what the on the spot fine for speeding is now. My sister is doing her theory test, she asked me but I didn't know. The book of questions she has is pre-euro & therefore has amounts in £'s. The book says £50 which makes it €63.49. Doubt thats the right amount, its probably gone up, anyone know any different?

Victor

I **think** it is as follows:

Speeding: €85
No seat belt €60
Otehrs €25

LFCFan

fines should be staggered depending on how much over the limit you were going. eg. 10 - 20 over - €30 fine, 21 - 30 - €50 fine etc etc. It's a bit rediculous is someone is done for doing 50 in a 40 zone and gets fined the same as someone doing 70 in a 40 zone.

Victor

Originally posted by LFCFan
gets fined the same as someone doing 70 in a 40 zone.

I suspect you are going straight to court for this without the option of a fixed fine.

sceptre

Bit off-topic this but I can't see why the theory test would need to include a question like "How much is the fine for speeding?"

I had very little idea of how much the fine was until Victor posted (I thought it was about 80 or 100). Do I drive any different? Er, no.

Fabritzo

Speeding is €80+2points and goes up by 50% to €120+4 points if not paid within 28 days, after that u go to court or summit, or so the nice man said.

spuddy

thanks for all the info, she did the test today (but the speeding fine question didn't come up)

Victor

Originally posted by sceptre
Bit off-topic this but I can't see why the theory test would need to include a question like "How much is the fine for speeding?"

It brings to the fore that speeding is a major problem.

sci0x

Originally posted by spuddy
thanks for all the info, she did the test today (but the speeding fine question didn't come up)

Did she pass? Also wondering did she get any other awkward questions coz i'll be doing my test shortly. Oh and how long did it take them to call her to do the test. I sent off the form with the money three months ago and i havn't heard a word from them.

sceptre

What centre did you apply to do your test in Denis?

For the practical exam, you'll get a rough idea of waiting times here.

(waiting times really have increased dramatically - I did mine in Mallow 18 months ago when the waiting time was 9 weeks)

Kappar

Why I don't understand is why i have to know questions about driving a tractor with a trailer over a humped-back bridge

Stephen

Because you get a W (Tractor) licence thrown in when you pass your car test. There's no way to opt out of it
Though, I don't think any driving tester is going to ask you questions about tractors before your car test, you just have to know that sh1te for the theory test.

spuddy

Originally posted by denis_o_leary
Did she pass? Also wondering did she get any other awkward questions coz i'll be doing my test shortly. Oh and how long did it take them to call her to do the test. I sent off the form with the money three months ago and i havn't heard a word from them.

She did, 40/40 so full marks. She said it was very straight forward, no awkward questions, and she did it in about 20mins (half the time you're alowed)

You can do a training session for 15mins on the machine before you start the test to get used to how it operates, but its all touch screen so nothing too difficult. They don't call you, you phone them and book the test. She had about a weeks wait from when she booked (Dublin centre on Parnell St). You need a credit card (not sure bout laser) to book.

Best of luck

sci0x

OK thanks for the info. Oh and well done to your sister!