Minister Ross said motor tax could still be renewed online or over the phone.
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Farmers and members of the public with a tractor or commercial jeep are still expected to have in-date motor tax despite flexibilities granted for Commercial Road Worthiness Tests (CVRTs).
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, CVRT centres are closed and Minister for Transport Shane Ross has implemented new legislation to extend NCTs and CVRTs due to expire on 28 March by three months.
Previous to this, drivers could renew their motor tax without a valid CVRT but the minister has stated: “Motor tax renewals [whether for commercial vehicles or privately-owned cars] can, in most instances, be transacted online at motortax.ie.
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“Motor tax offices are also continuing to process postal applications.”
Licences
Driver licences and learner permits that were due to expire between 1 March and 30 June have also been extended by four months from their date of expiry.
Minister Ross said that new licences would not be issued, but that An Garda Síochána were aware of the changes.
He also welcomed the fact that Insurance Ireland said their members would treat licences, NCTs and CVRTs covered by the new regulations as valid for the extended period.
“I would like to thank them for acting in the public interest at this time,” Minister Ross said.
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Farmers and members of the public with a tractor or commercial jeep are still expected to have in-date motor tax despite flexibilities granted for Commercial Road Worthiness Tests (CVRTs).
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, CVRT centres are closed and Minister for Transport Shane Ross has implemented new legislation to extend NCTs and CVRTs due to expire on 28 March by three months.
Previous to this, drivers could renew their motor tax without a valid CVRT but the minister has stated: “Motor tax renewals [whether for commercial vehicles or privately-owned cars] can, in most instances, be transacted online at motortax.ie.
“Motor tax offices are also continuing to process postal applications.”
Licences
Driver licences and learner permits that were due to expire between 1 March and 30 June have also been extended by four months from their date of expiry.
Minister Ross said that new licences would not be issued, but that An Garda Síochána were aware of the changes.
He also welcomed the fact that Insurance Ireland said their members would treat licences, NCTs and CVRTs covered by the new regulations as valid for the extended period.
“I would like to thank them for acting in the public interest at this time,” Minister Ross said.
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