MOT Related Fines

Request Number: FOI/15954

Category: Roads Policing and Safety Cameras - Traffic Offences

Subject: MOT Related Fines

Request and Answer: 
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.

Please could you provide the following data regarding MOT-related fines issued by your force for the years
2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (with 2025 data provided up to the most recent available date):

Question 1
The number of fines issued to motorists for not having a valid MOT.

Answer 1

Please note:
Figures are provisional and subject to change.
Up to 31st July 2025 is the most recently available data.

Question 2
The number of fines paid.

Answer 2
1006.

Question 3
The number of fines cancelled.

Answer 3
42.

Question 4
The number of cases/fines referred to court.
If possible, please provide the data broken down by calendar year.
If any part of this request exceeds the cost limit under Section 12, please process the remainder of the request that can be completed within the limit.

Answer 4

Please note:
Figures are provisional and subject to change.
Up to 31st July 2025 is the most recently available data.