As of March 31, 2025, there's been a significant change to the motor insurance industry in Ireland. All motorists must provide their driver number when renewing or purchasing a new motor insurance policy. This new regulation aims to enhance road safety and prevent uninsured drivers from evading detection. As trusted insurance brokers, Dolmen Insurance wants to ensure all clients are fully informed and prepared.

Understanding the Driver Number Requirement

The driver number is a unique identifier assigned to every licensed driver in Ireland. It plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate driving records and streamlining insurance processes. By making it mandatory, authorities aim to:

1. Enhance Road Safety

Maintaining accurate driver records helps identify high-risk drivers and ensures that only eligible individuals are on the road.

2. Combat Uninsured Driving

This measure makes it more difficult for uninsured drivers to obtain coverage fraudulently or avoid detection.

3. Streamline Insurance Processes

With the driver number, insurance companies can quickly verify driving history and provide accurate quotes.

How to Find Your Driver Number

Locating your driver number is easy. Here’s where you can find it on your driving licence:

• Plastic Driving Licence: Found in field 4d on the front of your licence.
• Old Paper Driving Licence: Found in field 5 if you still have a paper licence.

Make sure to have this number handy when renewing or purchasing car insurance.

What This Means for Motorists

For drivers in Ireland, this change means you must provide your driver number when applying for or renewing car insurance. The regulation is designed to increase transparency, improve road safety, and ensure all motorists have proper coverage.

To stay compliant, ensure your driving licence is up to date, and double-check that your driver number is correctbefore submitting it to your insurance provider.

Our Role as Insurance Brokers

The new driver number requirement is a positive step towards making Irish roads safer and more secure. As your trusted insurance broker, Dolmen Insurance is dedicated to making this transition as smooth as possible. Here’s how we can assist:

1. Guidance and Support

We provide clear instructions on how to obtain your driver number and ensure you understand how to submit it during insurance transactions.

2. Efficient Service

Our team integrates this new requirement into our processes, making it easy for you to comply without hassle.

3. Personalised Assistance

We are here to answer any questions and provide personalised support to ensure you remain fully compliant.

Why Choose Dolmen Insurance?

At Dolmen Insurance, we simplify the process of finding the right motor insurance policy while ensuring full compliance with new regulations. Our team has extensive experience in the Irish motor insurance industry, making us the go-to brokers for tailored coverage.

Additionally, bundling your car, home, and life insurance with one broker has multiple benefits:

• Lower Premiums – Many providers offer discounts for multi-policy coverage.
• Simplified Management – Handling multiple policies with one point of contact is convenient.
• Comprehensive Protection – Ensure all aspects of your coverage work together seamlessly.

If you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Your safety and peace of mind are our top priorities.

Contact Us today to learn more.