Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Transport the penalties applying to commercial drivers of large vehicles for driving without a licence; the statutory basis for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23241/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 requires that a person shall not drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place unless he holds a driving licence for the time being having effect and licensing him to drive the vehicle. The penalty for driving without a driving licence is a fine not exceeding €800 for a first offence, €1500 for a second offence and, for a third offence in a period of twelve months, a fine of €1500 or, at the discretion of the Court, imprisonment not exceeding a term of three months, or both.