Gardai in Buncrana have warned holders of a Northern Irish Provisional driving licence or an Irish learner permit that they are only valid for use within the jurisdiction from which they are issued.

Buncrana Gardaí issued the guidance after they stopped an unaccompanied driver who was the holder of a provisional licence (issued in N. Ireland), while on patrol earlier this week.

A spokesperson, writing on the An Garda Siochana Donegal Facebook page said: “Please be advised that if you are the holder of a Northern Irish Provisional driving licence or the holder of an Irish learner permit that they are only valid for use within the jurisdiction from which they were issued.”

The unaccompanied driver was issued a fixed charge penalty notice and the vehicle was seized. Gardai confirmed that driver ‘will be further dealt with under the Juvenile Liaison Scheme.’

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