NCT Test Trick: Save Your Driving License

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* NCT Reminder Service: Car owners in Ireland can‌ now ‍sign up for advance NCT ​test reminders‌ via​ email or phone number.
* Increased Fees: NCT test fees have increased:
* Initial test: ​€60 (up from an unspecified previous amount)
⁢ * Re-test: ‍€40 (up from €28)
* Cancellation/No-Show Fees:

​ * ⁤Full test cancellation‍ (less than 5 working ​days’ notice or no-show):​ €24
‍* Re-test cancellation (less‌ than 5 working days’ notice or no-show): €16
* Driving​ without NCT: It’s illegal to drive without a valid ‍NCT certificate.
* ‌ Testing Schedule: Vehicles require an NCT test from their fourth⁤ anniversary ‍of first registration.
* Penalties for No NCT:

⁣ * Initial fixed charge: €60
​ * Fine⁤ after 28 days: €90
‌ * Penalty points: 3 initially, potentially increasing to​ 5 with court action.
⁣ *‍ Potential ‍for further fines ‍and/or imprisonment if unpaid after‍ 28 days and taken to court.