Donegal motorist has driving test terminated due to black and white insurance disc

A Donegal motorist had their driving test cancelled because the insurance disc on the car was printed in black and white.

Deputy Charles Ward queried the Taoiseach in the Dáil regarding an issue with the discs. The Donegal Deputy said that he has been contacted by many constituents waiting a long time for driving tests in Letterkenny, Donegal Town and Buncrana, and he described the experience of one constituent whose test was immediately terminated.

The 100% Redress Party TD stated: "It is unacceptable that most insurance companies now require customers to print their own discs, rather than posting them, most likely in a bid to cut costs. Most people are completely unaware of this colour printing requirement."

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Deputy Ward asked the Taoiseach whether the requirement expands beyond driving tests, asking: "If there was an accident, would a car with a black and white disc be legally insured?"

In response, the Taoiseach said that he would ask the Minister responsible to look into the issue.