NCT due but appointment only available in 3 weeks

[ArthurMcB]

My NCT is due in two days but the earliest appoinment I could book is in 3 weeks.

Does this mean i cannot drive my car until after the appoinment or can I drive it on basis that appoinment is made and i have opted onto the "priority list"? I have an email re this.

Thanks.

 

[ClubMan]

Driving offences

An overview of the most common driving offences in Ireland, the penalties that are in place, and information on how to appeal.

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National Car Test (NCT)

It is an offence to drive a vehicle in a public place without a current NCT certificate. This applies to vehicles from the fourth anniversary of their first registration. The initial fixed charge amount is €60 (increasing to €90 if you do not pay within 28 days) and you will also get 3 penalty points. 5 penalty points and a more significant fine and/or imprisonment can be imposed if it goes to court because of non-payment.

Key Post - How to get an NCT appointment in a hurry

If you log in just after 11pm every night that's when they update all the cancellations. You should get a slot handy enough doing this.

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[Sarah Ryan]

I drive it once I have the booking email in the glovebox.
If you keep check on the website in the mornings about 9/10am and in the evening too.
I booked mine at the start of June and the earliest available was August but managed to get a cancellation for the same week.

 

[Cervelo]

My understand is the powers that be will turn a blind eye to it once you have an appointment booked once it's relatively close to the expiry of your cert
I've done it a couple of times myself but in recent times I make sure to book well in advance now just in case that understanding changes

 

[Monbretia]

Depends on the humour of the garda you meet on the day I'd say! If you are flexible it's pretty easy get a last minute appointment, I'm lucky as I live a stone's throw from the centre so always manage to get one quickly.