Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 126: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to address the abuse of the penalty points system by those not holding an Irish or UK driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34959/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Part 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the amendment of existing provisions for the endorsement of penalty points and disqualifications on licence records, including endorsements relating to non-national driving licence holders. The 2010 Act also gives the Gardaí powers to seize a licence where the driver has been disqualified, including where a driver has accumulated 12 penalty points. Where such a person continues to drive following the seizure of their licence, a member of the Garda Síochána may arrest without warrant.