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How to view / access driving record online?

  • 12-11-2019 8:54am
    #1
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭


    In the UK, drivers can access their driving record instantly online on the DVLA website. Useful when hiring a car, taking a courtesy car from a garage or proving driving history to your insurance company.

    Do we have a similar facility in Ireland?


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  • #2
    whomitconcerns
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    nope


  • #3
    jimgoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,180 ✭✭✭✭jimgoose


    As usual in Ireland, it's a secret. I wonder if one contacted the RSA and mentioned "GDPR", though... :D


  • #4
    ewj1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,936 ✭✭✭ewj1978


    by driving record you mean if you have tickets, points etc?
    You can ring the NCT for points information.
    Unless you're a multiple convicted driving madman most people would remember, or so I'd have thought.


  • #5
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭bladespin


    ewj1978 wrote: »
    .
    Unless you're a multiple convicted driving madman most people would remember, or so I'd have thought.


    Probably has more to do with proving to someone else that your record's clean.
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  • #6
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    bladespin wrote: »
    Probably has more to do with proving to someone else that your record's clean.

    Exactly. So what does one do? Contact NDLS and ask them to send a letter confirming the contents of the driving record?

    Surely they have a process for this?


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  • #7
    stoneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭stoneill


    You can e-mail NDLS and they will e-mail you back your driving record.
    If you want them to post it there is a small cost.
    I had to do this for a driving job assessment a while back.


  • #8
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    bladespin wrote: »
    Probably has more to do with proving to someone else that your record's clean.

    Why would you need to prove your record is clean?

    If you have points then you'll have a letter to say the dates they are applied. Insurance companies have access to the penalty points database and the insurance claims database so they don't need proof that you have a clean licence. If someone is loaning you their car then your insurance won't cover it anyway as most policies are TPO. Open drive I've never seen a requirement other than the person is between 25 and 70 and has a valid licence.

    For hire cars you only need your licence, there are no other checks. UK residents need the 2 parts of their licence and a history check to rent in the UK we don't.


  • #9
    bladespin
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    Del2005 wrote: »
    Why would you need to prove your record is clean?

    If you have points then you'll have a letter to say the dates they are applied. Insurance companies have access to the penalty points database and the insurance claims database so they don't need proof that you have a clean licence. If someone is loaning you their car then your insurance won't cover it anyway as most policies are TPO. Open drive I've never seen a requirement other than the person is between 25 and 70 and has a valid licence.

    For hire cars you only need your licence, there are no other checks. UK residents need the 2 parts of their licence and a history check to rent in the UK we don't.

    Say I offered someone a loaner and wanted to be sure it was safe to do so, or maybe it's a potential employer looking for a full clean etc etc.

    Or the wife checking you're being a good boy.

    BTW that was a guess, but looks like I was right.
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  • #10
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Why would you need to prove your record is clean?

    If you have points then you'll have a letter to say the dates they are applied. Insurance companies have access to the penalty points database and the insurance claims database so they don't need proof that you have a clean licence. If someone is loaning you their car then your insurance won't cover it anyway as most policies are TPO. Open drive I've never seen a requirement other than the person is between 25 and 70 and has a valid licence.

    For hire cars you only need your licence, there are no other checks. UK residents need the 2 parts of their licence and a history check to rent in the UK we don't.

    Someone who is resident in the UK but holds a valid Irish licence may come across UK entities (such as car insurance companies) who are used to DVLA online provisions for UK licences and seek to see some form of equivalent proof of driving record in respect of the Irish driving licence.


  • #11
    GM228
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    stoneill wrote: »
    You can e-mail NDLS and they will e-mail you back your driving record.
    If you want them to post it there is a small cost.
    I had to do this for a driving job assessment a while back.

    No you can't, you can only apply for it to be sent via post.


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  • #12
    Robbo
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    GM228 wrote: »
    No you can't, you can only apply for it to be sent via post.
    Per the Article 15(3) GDPR, an electronic SAR begets an electronic response.

    NDLS have a privacy policy that directs you towards a Contact Us page which gives a contact email address of info@ndls.ie or an electronic contact form.

    Responding to a SAR with a ream of photocopied A4 sent out in an envelope that invariably arrives in a state is a horrible practice that needs to end. It's not secure, it's not good faith compliance with Article 15 and it only serves as a sly little tactic to go begging for a fee.


  • #13
    stoneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭stoneill


    GM228 wrote: »
    No you can't, you can only apply for it to be sent via post.

    Yes you can, I did it.


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