Points fiasco may see drivers sue the State

The wrongful conviction of drivers for penalty point offences has caused “immeasurable damage” to many of the 14,700 people affected, a leading traffic lawyer says.

These include people receiving a conviction; and the imposition of higher penalty points; to those receiving higher insurance premiums as a result and, worst of all, people who failed to secure a job, or even lost their job, because of the conviction.

Solicitor Evan O’Dwyer said these drivers will now have a case for damages against the State.