The introduction of a fixed-charge offence attracting three penalty points from early December will create even more pressure from the start of next year. From early December driving a vehicle without a valid NCT will be dealt with by the gardai at the roadside as a fixed charge offence attracting three penalty points and a fine. If your vehicle's test is due in January 2015, you should consider booking it in for a test in October. If it's due in February, get it tested in November etc.
biko wrote: » I googled it for you http://www.independent.ie/life/motoring/car-news/book-early-or-face-a-testing-timelag-30627732.html
Call me Al wrote: » But that means that your new ncts runs from the earlier testing date for the next 12 months. You can't get it done three months in advance of your expiry date, to run for 12 months from the original expiry date anymore as far as I know.
RossieMan wrote: » you've 2 months to sort it out, surely thats enough time? If theres so many things wrong with it i wouldn't be driving it anyway. Obviously not fit for the roads in its current condition.
RossieMan wrote: » Oh jaysus, my bad. Its early. I was sure that said 2015.
beatlesfan3333 wrote: » I'm worried about the state of it too! I drive an hour to work every day. I'm going to get new tyres and the brake pads fixed so I can travel safely. The priority for me is to fix the 'safety' issues first, so it's safe for me to drive. Someone told me that they wouldn't have let me leave the NCT test centre if it was too dangerous to drive but I don't know how true that is. I do have time to save up and fix the issues but I get paid monthly and with Christmas coming up it won't be easy. I'll get there in the end anyway. From reading your replies, I understand that the first fine I'd get would be approximately 200 euro maximum so that's a weight off my mind, it's better than 1,000 EURO anyway!
beatlesfan3333 wrote: » Thanks biko but it doesn't state how much the fine would be, that's what I'm hoping to confirm. It's a tough society we live in at the moment, for those who work but have so many bills to pay. I have a good job, modest wage, but I'm struggling because I pay my mortgage, all my bills, tv licence, etc etc on my own. I don't mean to come across as a whinger, I'm currently trying to change my circumstances so I'm better off financially. My 1999 car failed the NCT the other day on so many different things. It would cost less to buy a new car than fixing it but I don't have enough money to buy a new one. I'm terrified I'll be stopped and get fined 1,000 EURO. I've always had my cars with a valid NCT until now so it's a worry for me. Thanks for the advice guys.
H3llR4iser wrote: » Considering the state most Irish people keep their car in and the concept of servicing seen as a waste of money, I can see where they are trying to go with this one. Last week I mounted new tires on my own car and at the garage they were genuinely shocked about it - they asked me three times if I was sure I wanted all 4 tires, as it was gonna be "mad expensive". It's not to boast or anything, but it's to remark how most people think wallet first, safety second. But while the intent is good, the form is idiotic. It simply can't be applied with the current NCT system - mine was due on August 31, booked it in July - and got a date in November! As much as people love to argue "ah book it earlier and no problem!", it simply shouldn't be required - we're not talking about a holiday in a luxury hotel here, we're talking about a mandatory test. There shouldn't even be the need for a booking at all. As simple as it is, the test should be carried in authorized garages where small failure-causing issues can be addressed immediately. It works like this with the MOT, it works in most European countries. Oh and the test itself has a lot of pitfalls - some of the reasons for failure are completely arbitrary, while some important issues are overlooked (four different tires anyone?).
rocky wrote: » My NCT is due April 2015, booked last night for next Monday Oct 20th. ba dum- tish !
Mycroft H wrote: » Off the phone now; Naas is booked up for NCTs until the 19th of December. Madness. Got in on a cancellation list though. I could have a DOE for a Van sorted for the morning if I tried hard enough.
Spook_ie wrote: » Bloody hell, wife's car is due in January, earliest appointment ( 2 days ago) was December 22nd at Ballymun
beatlesfan3333 wrote: » Hi all, I heard that from December 2014 onwards, those without a valid NCT will receive 3 penalty points and a fine of 1,000 EURO. I know the 3 penalty points is correct because I checked online but is it true you could receive a fine of 1,000 EURO? That seems a bit steep surely?
beatlesfan3333 wrote: » There is no link for this, a friend told me this information...he didn't say where he heard it but he seemed adamant. From reading the replies to this post, I don't think it's true. I'm going to apply for a loan of 1,000 euro and try to get a cheap car until I'm better off financially. Thanks for all your comments about this
