Gardai have seized over 18,000 vehicles under Section 41 for missing NCT, tax, and insurance. Here’s how ANPR cameras catch drivers and what fines apply. — read more
Over 52% of cars failed at the Ennis NCT centre in County Clare, with wait times reaching 17 weeks. Here’s what’s failing and how to skip the queue. — read more
An Garda Síochána has integrated real-time NVDF database lookups with patrol car ANPR cameras and Garda mobility apps. Here’s how instant reg scanning works. — read more
Gardai and the RSA launched an intensive Bank Holiday crackdown targeting speeding, intoxicants, mobile phones, and seatbelts. Here is what drivers need to know. — read more
49% of Irish cars fail the NCT. The RSA warns drivers to stop using testers as a cheap diagnostic tool. These 7 checks save you €40. — read more
A record 9,288 vehicles in Cork received a Fail Dangerous result in H1 2026. Little Island and Blarney were hit hardest. See what’s happening on Cork test lanes. — read more
71,308 cars failed dangerous in 2026. If you get the red sticker, you can’t drive home. Find out how to fix it and skip the re-test queue. — read more
Heavy battery weight is causing electric cars in Ireland to fail the NCT on suspension and tyre inner shoulder wear. Learn what EV owners must check. — read more
Insurance Ireland confirmed members will take a pragmatic approach to NCT delays if you have active booking proof. Here is when you are covered and when you are not. — read more
Garda ANPR cameras across patrol cars and 390 new speed zones automatically flag cars with expired NCTs. Here is how it works and how to avoid 5 penalty points. — read more
