The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced fee adjustments for several of its services, effective from 1 January 2025, as part of its business planning for the upcoming year. These changes are linked to planned expenditures of €18 million on public interest activities and government priorities.

This marks the first revision of RSA service fees in over a decade, with some costs remaining unchanged since as far back as 2011.

Fee Adjustments at a Glance:

• Driving Licence: Increase from €55 to €65
• Learner Permit: Increase from €35 to €45
• Full National Car Test (NCT): Increase from €55 to €60
• NCT Retest: Increase from €28 to €40
• Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test: 15% increase in the pre-VAT cost

The RSA emphasised that these changes are necessary to maintain the quality and delivery of its services, particularly given inflation and the rising costs of operations.

The adjustments are formalised under the following regulations:

• SI 672/2024 – Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
• SI 673/2024 – Road Traffic (Licensing Of Drivers) (Fees) Regulations 2024
• SI 674/2024 – Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

The RSA assured the public that these fee changes are part of a broader effort to continue delivering critical services efficiently while supporting public safety initiatives and infrastructure investments.