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Shauna Bannon Ward & Dan Grennan

How to avoid NCT road traffic offence while waiting for appointment

The National Car Testing Service has confirmed how drivers can avoid road traffic offences while awaiting their appointment.

While vehicle owners around Ireland wait longer than normal periods to receive their test, a concern is being charged with a road traffic offence for having an expired NCT. They are now being advised to carry out certain actions to ensure that this isn’t the case.

NCTS recommended that drivers print out their test confirmation email as they continue to use their vehicle. They told RSVP Live: “Customers are advised to keep a copy of their confirmation letter/email with them in order to present it to a member of An Garda Síochána, if required.

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