What Is a Category C Driving Licence in Ireland?

In Ireland, a **Category C licence** is **not a car licence**. The terminology differs from some EU states.

Irish Licence Categories (Key)

Category	Vehicle Type	Notes
B	Cars & light vans (≤3,500 kg, ≤8 passengers)	Standard "full licence" for cars.
C1	Medium goods vehicles (3,500–7,500 kg)	Requires B + theory + practical.
C	Large goods vehicles (>7,500 kg)	Requires C1 + practical. Truck licence.
D1	Minibuses (9–16 passengers)
	D	Buses (>16 passengers)

What the Source Got Wrong

The provided text describes **Category B** (car licence) — including AM (moped), B1 (quad), B2 (obsolete) entitlements and novice restrictions (curfew 11 PM–6 AM for first 2 years). **That is Category B, not C.**

Novice Driver Rules (Category B)

N-plates mandatory for 2 years.
Lower BAC limit: 20 mg/100 ml (vs 50 mg standard).
Penalty points: 7 points = disqualification (vs 12).
No motorway driving unless accompanied by full licence holder (first 2 years) — *recently relaxed for lessons only*.

Bottom line: Category C = **Rigid Truck / HGV**. Category B = **Car**. The source text describes B.

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