North West counties in Ireland have the lowest motorist penalty point rates, with Donegal at 3.4%.

North West counties have the lowest level of motorists with penalty points in Ireland, according to data published by the Road Safety Authority. Donegal had the least number of drivers receiving penalty points at 3.4%, followed by Sligo and Leitrim at 4% each. In contrast, Offaly had the highest rate with 6.2% of motorists receiving penalty points last year.