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Form 97.8 Order On Appeal - Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 33(6)(A)
This form is an Order On Appeal related specifically to the Road Traffic Act 1961, under Section 33(6)(A). You use it when you are appealing a decision made regarding road traffic matters in Ireland.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 97.8 Order On Appeal - Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 33(6)(A)
This form is an Order On Appeal related specifically to the Road Traffic Act 1961, under Section 33(6)(A). You use it when you are appealing a decision made regarding road traffic matters in Ireland.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the exact original court file number on Form 97.8.
- 2Failing to cite Section 33(6)(A) correctly.
- 3Using the wrong court location for submission.
- 4Not including the original case reference number.
- 5Submitting it too late (missing the statutory deadline).
Plain English
Think of this as the official paperwork you file when you disagree with a ruling about a driving or vehicle issue. It tells the court you want to challenge a specific order under the Road Traffic Act 1961. This form formally starts your appeal process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Check the date of the order you received; your appeal must usually be filed within a specified timeframe after that date.
- 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 are formally appealing a decision related to road traffic matters in Ireland.
- This specific form applies only if the original decision falls under Section 33(6)(A) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
- Do not use this for general traffic fines unless the appeal criteria specifically match 33(6)(A).
- Use it when you are seeking an 'Order' from the court regarding your appeal.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Traffic Fine Appeal
If your issue is a standard penalty notice not covered by 33(6)(A)
✓ Check if Section 33(6)(A) applies to your case first.
Application for Leave to Appeal
Use this form when you are initiating the appeal process under the specified section of the Act
✓ Ensure the decision being appealed clearly relates to Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 33(6)(A).
Appeal Against a Court Order
If the initial decision was not strictly about road traffic but is related to it
✓ Check if the underlying order falls under 33(6)(A).
Request for Review of Decision
Use this if you want the court to re-examine an existing ruling, rather than appealing it entirely
✓ Confirm the review request aligns with Section 33(6)(A) grounds.
Deadline or filing window
Check the date of the order you received; your appeal must usually be filed within a specified timeframe after that date.
Before you submit
- 1Have you clearly identified yourself (name, address) on the form?
- 2Is the specific traffic matter or decision being appealed referenced accurately?
- 3Does the form explicitly state that this appeal falls under Section 33(6)(A)?
- 4Are all required supporting documents attached (e.g., original penalty notice, previous court order)?
- 5Have you filled in the details of the lower court/decision-maker correctly?
- 6Is your signature present and legible?
- 7If applicable, have you included postal/email contact information for follow-up?
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 97.8 thoroughly.
- 2Attach copies of the original decision or notice you are appealing.
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated space.
- 4Determine if filing online via the Courts Service portal is preferred, or hard copy submission is necessary.
- 5If mailing, address it precisely to the correct court registry/department.
- 6Keep a scanned copy of the fully completed form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee success; it only initiates the appeal process.
- 2Not confirmed in official source: There is no explicit mention of required filing fees on this summary page.
- 3The specific court receiving the appeal depends on where the original road traffic decision was made.
- 4If your case involves a complex intersection of other laws (e.g., Revenue matters), additional documentation may be needed.
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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 is actively used by the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the standard document for appealing under Section 33(6)(A) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the date printed on the form matches your current submission needs.
- Check if there are any recent updates regarding the required supporting documentation list.
- Confirm that the specific wording of 'Order On Appeal' remains unchanged from previous versions.
- Look for changes in the designated court or jurisdiction boxes.
- Ensure the reference to Road Traffic Act 1961 Section 33(6)(A) is correctly cited.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 97.8
- SRCAct Referenced: Road Traffic Act 1961
- SRCSpecific Section: 33(6)(A)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact purpose of the 'Order' granted under this section is not detailed here.
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with a simple 'Request for Hearing'—this is an official Order Appeal.
Thinking that filling out the form automatically means you win; it only starts the review.
Not knowing which specific road traffic offence triggers Section 33(6)(A) in your case.
Failing to attach the document that *establishes* the decision being appealed.
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