DERRY motorists are being advised that as from today driving disqualifications are now recognised on both sides of the border.
Laws changed in the North of Ireland and the Republic from Tuesday, August 1 give effect to a road safety agreement signed between the UK and Irish governments in 2015.
Those who receive a driving ban on the other side of the border from where they live will have the prohibition extended to their home jurisdiction.
From today, if you live in Derry and are banned from driving by a court in Donegal, you can no longer drive in the North of Ireland.
Irish Transport Minister Shane Ross said: “The mutual recognition of driving disqualifications is an important road safety measure because it aims to target dangerous drivers on our roads.
“The disqualifications relate to drivers disqualified for reckless or dangerous driving, hit-and-run driving and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“Mutual recognition of driving disqualifications is an important road safety measure for both Ireland and the UK, and is one of a series of measures I am introducing which will reduce road injuries and ultimately save lives.”
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