CVRT fee to rise from new year

The pre-VAT cost of a commercial vehicle roadworthiness test (CVRT) will increase by 15 per cent from the start of 2025, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced.

Likewise, a full NCT will increase in price from €55 to €60, while a retest will now cost €40 up from €28 previously.

The cost of a driving licence will increase by €10 from €55 to €65 while the price of a learner permit will also increase by €10 from €35 to €45.

The RSA said the fee adjustments were due to planned €18 million expenditure on “public interest activities and government priorities”.

The price changes will come into effect from 1st January. The RSA said these will be the first price hikes since 2012.