128 learner drivers in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal got penalty points last year for not being accompanied by a qualified motorist in 2022.
32 Drivers received points in Sligo, 79 in Donegal with 17 in Leitrim.
Nationally 5,929 learner drivers got penalty points last year for not being accompanied by a qualified motorist.
Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor Padraig Fallon says the lack of public transport is forcing young people to drive without a qualified driver being in the car with them:
