What impact is Level 5 having for Motorists?
Level 5 restrictions will impact every aspect of our life writes Geraldine Herbert Driving tests The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has not suspended driving tests so you can attend your scheduled driving test appointment provided you are an essential worker involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. You can find details on what is included in the list of essential workers and retail...
What Budget 2021 means for motorists
Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe have just presented the 2021 Budget. From fuel tax to VRT, here’s everything motorists need to know… There were no real surprises in the budget and as expected the main focus was on public health spending in light of the coronavirus. The key take out for motorists is that fuel will increase, so too will motor tax for some motorists and new car...
Seven changes the government are considering for Budget 2021
A number of changes to the Tax system are being considered as options for Budget 2021 writes Geraldine Herbert The Department of Finance has published the Budget 2021 Tax Strategy Group Papers offering some insights into possible changes to the Motor tax system in the next budget VRT Bands – It is suggested that a new 7% VRT tax band would be introduced for vehicles with emissions of 50g/km of below and a 9% rate for those that fall...
Seven reasons why Hydrogen may be the fuel of the future
Hydrogen is one of the very few options for the complete decarbonisation of the road transport sector writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Hydrogen can be produced from a wide range of low and zero-carbon energy sources and can be used as a fuel by most vehicle types from small cars through to ferries and trains. 2) In a fuel cell car, the hydrogen reacts with the carbon, making electricity to run the car; the only waste product of this...
Motoring in a Post No-Deal Brexit – what you need to know
What are the implications for drivers in a post no deal brexit writes Geraldine Herbert GB Stickers who needs them? UK-registered cars will need to display a GB sticker when driving outside of the UK including in the Republic of Ireland after Brexit. The rule will apply to drivers even if their number plate includes a GB logo. Will I need a Green Card to take a car to the UK? Currently, when you take your car to any country...
