Newly released figures have shown that a whopping 5,929 learner drivers were handed penalty points and fines last year after being caught driving unaccompanied.
This marks a slight increase compared to the year prior when 5,774 learners were caught for the risky rule break.
In Ireland, it is against the law to drive unaccompanied on a learner permit. Under the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system in Ireland, a learner permit holder must always be accompanied by someone who has held a full, valid driving licence in the same category for a minimum of two years.
