
Categories of motor vehicles and minimum age of drivers
Motor vehicles in Ireland are divided into different categories for driver licensing purposes. Information is provided on categories of vehicles and the minimum age you need to be in order …
At what age can I? - Citizens Information
When can you leave school? When can you drive a car? This document tells you when you can leave school, start driving, as well as when you can do many other things.
Driver licensing - Citizens Information
Motor vehicles in Ireland are divided into different categories for driver licensing purposes. Information is provided on categories of vehicles and the minimum age you need to be in order …
How do I apply for a Learner’s permit? - Citizens Information
Before you can apply for a licence to drive a vehicle in Ireland, you must be a certain age. If you are under 16 years of age, you must not use any vehicle in a public place.
Children and rights in Ireland - Citizens Information
You cannot drive any craft with an engine over 3.7kW (5hp) unless you are at least 12 years of age. You have to be at least 16 years of age before you can drive a personal watercraft (jet …
Driver theory test - Citizens Information
While you can legally take a driver theory test at any age, your pass certificate is only valid for 2 years, and you cannot get a learner permit to drive any kind of vehicle in a public place in …
Quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Ireland
You must be 16 to drive a light quad of 350kg or less with a maximum design speed of not more than 45 km/h. To drive a heavier quad, you must be at least 17 years old.
Alcohol and the law - Citizens Information
If you are 18 or over, you can apply for a Garda Age Card as proof of your age. This is not an ID card and is only for the purpose of proving your age so that you can buy alcohol.
Applying for a driving licence - Citizens Information
You can apply for a driving licence if you have passed the driving test for that category of vehicle in the last 2 years. If your Certificate of Competency (the document that proves that you …
E-bikes - Citizens Information
May 20, 2024 · This page gives an overview of e-bikes, including their classification under Irish law and what to look out for when buying one.