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New research reveals the high cost of learning to drive is making driving less accessible for young people.

The Road Safety Authority is urging multiple learner permit holders, eligible to sit a driving test, to apply for one without delay.

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Robert Troy TD, has said the commitment made by Minister Shane Ross to reduce the waiting times for driving tests across the county, is faltering.

A number of new of penalty point offences came into effect on August 1.

A number of new penalty point offences came into effect on August 1. Penalty points for speeding, holding a mobile phone while driving and not wearing a seat belt or not using child restraints have increased from two points to three, provided the fixed charge is paid within the stipulated period. For those who do not pay the fixed charge and are subsequently convicted in court, the points have increase from four to five.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced that the new Essential Driver Training (EDT) programme, which requires learner drivers to take compulsory driving lessons for category B vehicles (cars and light vans), has been introduced since Monday April 4.

Starting this week, learner drivers must take compulsory lessons as part of a new licensing system.

Starting this week, learner drivers must take compulsory lessons as part of a new licensing system.

From May 1 learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only use an approved driving instructor who registered with the Road Safety Authority.

From May 1 learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only be using an approved driving instructor who registered with the Road Safety Authority.