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Form 97.5 Order On Appeal (Refusal) - Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 18(8)(C)(ii)
This is Form 97.5, an Order On Appeal (Refusal) related to the Road Traffic Act 1961. You use this when appealing a decision made under Section 18(8)(C)(ii). It formally notifies the court that you are refusing an appeal.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 97.5 Order On Appeal (Refusal) - Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 18(8)(C)(ii)
This is Form 97.5, an Order On Appeal (Refusal) related to the Road Traffic Act 1961. You use this when appealing a decision made under Section 18(8)(C)(ii). It formally notifies the court that you are refusing an appeal.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the specific Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 18(8)(C)(ii) number clearly on the form.
- 2Failing to reference Section 18(8)(C)(ii) correctly.
- 3Submitting after the statutory deadline has passed.
- 4Incorrectly identifying the original case number or matter details.
- 5Not having the required signature/stamp of the relevant party.
Plain English
Simply put, if someone has appealed a traffic-related penalty or finding in Ireland and you disagree with their appeal, you use this form to tell the Court they aren't taking it further. This document formalises your refusal to accept the appeal decision.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is tied to the appeal process itself. Check the court documentation for the exact timeframe following the official notice of appeal.
- 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 a decision has been made regarding your appeal.
- You must use it specifically when refusing an appeal lodged under Section 18(8)(C)(ii) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
- Do not use this if you are lodging the initial appeal; this is for declining that appeal later on.
- Use this form to confirm your decision to the court regarding the existing case.
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Lodging the Appeal
This confirms you are refusing a specific type of appeal under Section 18(8)(C)(ii).
✓ Check that your refusal matches the original appeal grounds.
Form 97.5 (or relevant initial filing)
Agreeing to the Appeal
If you were agreeing to an appeal, you might use a different form or amendment.
✓ Ensure the court accepted your acceptance before filing this refusal.
General Traffic Fine Dispute
This is used when the dispute falls under Section 18(8)(C)(ii), which is more specific than just 'a traffic fine'.
✓ Verify the exact section number cited in your original notice.
Withdrawing the Appeal
If you are withdrawing instead of formally refusing, check for a different withdrawal form.
✓ Confirm if refusal or withdrawal is the required action.
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is tied to the appeal process itself. Check the court documentation for the exact timeframe following the official notice of appeal.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all required sections of Form 97.5 are fully completed.
- 2Verify that the case number and relevant court details are accurate.
- 3Confirm your signature matches the name listed on the form.
- 4Attach copies of the original notice/decision you are refusing.
- 5Check if the form needs to be submitted physically or electronically (via the Courts Service).
- 6Double-check that the refusal applies specifically to Section 18(8)(C)(ii) matters.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 97.5 thoroughly, filling in all required details.
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 3Make copies of the completed form for your own records.
- 4Submit the original form to the correct court office or via the designated online portal.
- 5If submitting physically, ensure you receive a stamped acknowledgement receipt.
Known limitations
- 1This form only addresses refusal; it does not cover acceptance or withdrawal (unless specified).
- 2The specific requirements of Section 18(8)(C)(ii) must be met for this form to be valid.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: It might require an accompanying letter explaining the grounds for refusal.
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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 Form 97.5, an Order On Appeal (Refusal). It serves to formally notify the court that you are declining a specific appeal made under the Road Traffic Act 1961.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on Form 97.5 to ensure it matches current court requirements.
- Verify that 'Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 18(8)(C)(ii)' is correctly cited in the title/body.
- Confirm if there are any new boxes or mandatory fields added since your last use of this form.
- Check for updated instructions regarding electronic filing via the Courts Service portal.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 97.5
- SRCAct Referenced: Road Traffic Act 1961
- SRCSpecific Section: 18(8)(C)(ii)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required attachments list.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Refusal' with 'Withdrawal': Refusal means saying 'No to this appeal'; Withdrawal means pulling the appeal back entirely.
Forgetting the specific Section: Many traffic matters fall under the Road Traffic Act 1961, but failure to cite 18(8)(C)(ii) can cause delays.
Submitting it too early: Filing before the decision is formally issued might mean the court rejects it as premature.
Not including the original notice: The court needs context. If you don't attach the document you are refusing, they won't know what to refuse.
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