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Form 97.20 Order disqualifying the respondent from holding a licence for the period under section 40(1) of the Road Traffic Act2016,giving effect to a UK driving disqualification per the 2015 Dublin Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Disqualifications.
This form officially imposes a driving licence disqualification on someone in Ireland. It applies when a respondent receives a UK driving ban. The order reflects the terms set out in Section 40(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2016.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 97.20 Order disqualifying the respondent from holding a licence for the period under section 40(1) of the Road Traffic Act2016,giving effect to a UK driving disqualification per the 2015 Dublin Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Disqualifications.
This form officially imposes a driving licence disqualification on someone in Ireland. It applies when a respondent receives a UK driving ban. The order reflects the terms set out in Section 40(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2016.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the UK ban date matches the Irish order period exactly.
- 2Omitting the specific UK driving licence number.
- 3Incorrectly stating the end date of the ban.
- 4Failing to cite Section 40(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2016.
- 5Not providing proof of the original UK disqualification order.
Plain English
Use this form to make your official Irish driving ban happen because you got one in the UK. It ensures that a disqualification issued under UK rules is recognised here in Ireland. This links directly to the 2015 Dublin Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Disqualifications.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not confirmed in official source regarding a hard deadline. Submit as soon as you are aware of the necessary disqualification.
- 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 when you need to formally disqualify a respondent from driving in Ireland.
- This applies specifically because the person received a driving ban from the UK.
- The order gives effect to that UK disqualification via the 2015 Dublin Agreement.
- It is used when the duration of the ban must align with Section 40(1) rules.
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Use this form or another form?
UK Ban Issued
This form formalises the UK ban in Ireland under RT Act 2016.
✓ Check if the ban duration matches S.40(1).
Irish Disqualification Only
If the disqualification is purely Irish, you might use a different order.
✓ Ensure the UK link is not required.
Appeal of Ban
You may need this form to formalise the ban while an appeal is pending.
✓ Check if the 'appeal' status needs specific notation.
Temporary Disqualification
If the ban is short-term, check if a simpler order suffices before using 97.20.
✓ Confirm the required duration format.
Deadline or filing window
Not confirmed in official source regarding a hard deadline. Submit as soon as you are aware of the necessary disqualification.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the respondent's full name and address are entered accurately.
- 2Confirm the exact start date of the disqualification period is recorded.
- 3Verify that the end date aligns precisely with the UK ban terms.
- 4Double-check that the reference to Section 40(1) is correctly cited.
- 5Make sure the form clearly states it is giving effect to a 'UK driving disqualification'.
- 6Sign or digitally attest the order where required by the Courts Service.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 97.20 thoroughly.
- 2Attach supporting documentation proving the UK driving ban (e.g., letter from DVLA).
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant local Court Office in Ireland.
- 4If required, submit a copy electronically via the Courts Service portal.
- 5Keep a dated copy of the submitted form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee the disqualification is immediately active; court processing time applies.
- 2The specific rules governing the *length* of the ban are set by Section 40(1) and must be adhered to.
- 3It reflects a UK ban, so it might need cross-referencing with other Irish driving record systems.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The required method of submission (paper vs. online) can vary by jurisdiction.
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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 form officially imposes a driving licence ban on someone in Ireland based on a UK disqualification. It operates under Section 40(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2016.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the exact wording matches Section 40(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2016.
- Check that the reference to the '2015 Dublin Agreement' is present and correct.
- Confirm if there are new fields for specifying the UK issuing authority or tribunal.
- Review the prescribed format for stating the disqualification period (e.g., months vs. years).
- Check for any recent updates regarding how the CRO portal integrates with this form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCAgency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 97.20
- SRCGoverning Act: Road Traffic Act 2016
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 40(1) of the RT Act 2016
- SRCAgreement Basis: 2015 Dublin Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Disqualifications
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact title of the associated court jurisdiction is not provided.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for one that *initiates* an Irish ban, rather than *recognising* a UK ban.
Not clearly stating which specific part of Section 40(1) applies to the disqualification period.
Failing to attach proof that the driving ban originated in the UK.
Using the wrong date format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs MM/DD/YYYY, depending on local court preference).
Believing this form covers administrative fines; it specifically addresses licence disqualification.
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