NCT test

abimoo · 26-09-2019 03:21PM #1

Hi all. I can see from previous posts this question has been asked. But the dates are really old.

Just wondering can you drive a car with an out of date NCT while waiting for your test. Mine is due in 2 weeks and I'm scared I'll get stopped and fined/points even though I've got a test confirmation date. I do alot of driving too so the chances of getting stopped are really high.

Thanks

Marlay · 26-09-2019 03:38PM

Driving without a valid NCT cert is an offence, 3 penalty points and a €60 fine.

https://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Licensed-Drivers/Penalty-points/Types-of-offences/

Stark · 26-09-2019 03:39PM

Legally no.

Rumours have it the Gardaí will show leniency if it's only recently out of date and you're able to show them confirmation of a test booking. But I'm just a stranger on the internet, take my advice at your own risk.

Isambard · 26-09-2019 09:50PM

there's a facility to have a test well in advance, leaving it run out before the appointment is asking for trouble. Not worth the risk.

Stark · 26-09-2019 10:15PM

I'm sure they take into account waiting times in the various centres. A few years ago the waiting times were atrocious and I ended up cutting it very close to the line (possibly a week or so over) despite trying to book the full 3 months in advance of the due date. Well I got the first test in before the due date but ended up needing a re-test and that pushed me over the due date as the waiting times were about 8 weeks at the time. I don't think that's the case now, had to get the car NCTd a few months ago and ended up getting a test in plenty of time.

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