One-third of drivers avoid Garda check

A third of drivers have never been stopped by a Garda for any reason, according to a new study from AA Ireland

A third of drivers have never been stopped by a Garda for any reason, according to a new study from AA Ireland. The poll of 11,000 motorists reveals that 42 per cent of drivers have never had to show their driving licence to a Garda for any reason.

Females were more likely than males to report they had never been stopped – which the AA said was likely due to the fact that men tend to be higher mileage drivers.

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