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The Irish drink driving limits in 2026: 50mg blood for most drivers and 20mg for specified persons, both fixed penalty bands, the minimum court disqualifications, and the 4 year ban for refusing a test.
How Irish driving law works: penalty points, disqualification thresholds, fixed charge payments, speeding, drink driving limits and e-scooter rules.
E-scooters have been legal in Ireland since 20 May 2024. The 2026 rules: age 16+, 400 W and 20 km/h caps, no insurance or licence needed, €50 fixed charges, and where you can ride.
How Irish fixed charge notices work: the 28 and 28 day payment ladder, the third payment option before court, nominating another driver, and where to send payment so it is not delayed.
How penalty points work in Ireland: the 12 and 7 point disqualification thresholds, the 28 day endorsement rule, the 3 year lifespan, and what each offence actually costs.
Speeding in Ireland costs €160 and 3 penalty points, rising to €240 after 28 days and €320 at the court stage. The current fine ladder, points and default speed limits explained.