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Form 97.10 Order On Appeal - Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 34(5)(A)
This form, 97.10, is an official Order On Appeal related to the Road Traffic Act 1961. You use it when appealing a decision made under Section 34(5)(A) of that Act. It formalizes your appeal request within the Courts Service.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 97.10 Order On Appeal - Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 34(5)(A)
This form, 97.10, is an official Order On Appeal related to the Road Traffic Act 1961. You use it when appealing a decision made under Section 34(5)(A) of that Act. It formalizes your appeal request within the Courts Service.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference Section 34(5)(A) explicitly on the form.
- 2Failing to specify the exact Order number being appealed.
- 3Submitting the form past the statutory time limit.
- 4Not attaching supporting evidence of the initial road traffic decision.
- 5Incorrectly citing the Road Traffic Act 1961 section.
Plain English
If you disagree with a ruling regarding road traffic matters in Ireland, this form lets you officially challenge it. Think of it as telling the court, 'We don't agree with that decision.' It specifically relates to appeals under Section 34(5)(A) of the Road Traffic Act.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is dictated by when the original order was issued. Always check the court documents for the precise timeframe allowed for appeal submission.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you need to formally appeal a decision made concerning the Road Traffic Act 1961.
- Specifically, use it if the original ruling falls under Section 34(5)(A).
- Do not use this form for general traffic fines unless the penalty relates directly to S. 34(5)(A).
- This document formalizes your appeal request within the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Use this when you are challenging a specific finding or order related to that section.
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Use this form or another form?
General Traffic Fine Appeal
If the issue isn't strictly S. 34(5)(A)
✓ Check if your notice specifies this exact section.
Likely Form (e.g., 97.10 variant)
Appeal against a Court Order
If you are appealing an order, but not one specifically citing S. 34(5)(A)
✓ Look at the original court document's reference.
Initial Traffic Notice Appeal
If this is your first step before reaching a formal appeal stage
✓ Ensure the initial decision was made under that specific section.
Likely Form (e.g., simpler notice)
Road Safety Act 2018 Appeal
If the original offence relates to the newer Act instead of the 1961 Act
✓ Confirm which legislation governs your case.
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is dictated by when the original order was issued. Always check the court documents for the precise timeframe allowed for appeal submission.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all sections completely; leave nothing blank unless explicitly allowed.
- 2Use black ink for writing on the form.
- 3Ensure your signature matches your official identification.
- 4Double-check that the specific details match the original traffic ticket or court notice.
- 5Verify the date you are submitting the appeal is correct.
- 6If required, ensure supporting documents (evidence) are attached and listed.
- 7Confirm the address for service is accurate for the Courts Service.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form 97.10 accurately.
- 2Gather all necessary supporting evidence related to your appeal.
- 3Sign and date the form clearly in the designated area.
- 4Submit the completed form along with evidence to the relevant Court office or Courts Service portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your own records.
- 6If submitting electronically, confirm successful upload/receipt confirmation.
Known limitations
- 1This form only covers appeals related to Section 34(5)(A) of the Road Traffic Act 1961; other sections require different forms or notations.
- 2The Courts Service may require additional documentation not listed on the form itself.
- 3Submitting this form does not guarantee your appeal will be successful.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The maximum number of attached documents is not specified on the visible form.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the current standard version for appeals under Section 34(5)(A) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. Check the Courts Service website for any recent updates or specific court requirements.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form number is exactly 97.10.
- Confirm the title includes 'Order On Appeal - Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 34(5)(A)'.
- Check for any date stamps indicating a recent revision year.
- Ensure there are no handwritten notes from previous processing runs left on the form.
- Verify the Courts Service of Ireland logo/branding is current.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 97.10
- SRCAct Referenced: Road Traffic Act 1961
- SRCSpecific Section: 34(5)(A)
- SRCNature: Order On Appeal
- SRCDate of issuance/revision: Not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with a simple Notice of Appeal (which might be less formal).
Assuming that filling out Section A automatically covers all other appeal grounds.
Not clearly stating *why* you believe the decision under S. 34(5)(A) was wrong.
Failing to attach the original document you are appealing against.
Using a generic address instead of the specific Court office handling your case.
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