Drivers are being warned not to shell out large amounts of cash for fake licences.
The warning comes amid reports of a fake licence scheme operating in certain parts of the country with gardaí advising of the serious legal implications of engaging with such a practice.
They have pointed out that paying for a licence in this way is illegal and a serious criminal offence.
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Waterford/Kilkenny/Carlow gardaí initiated the warning following the seizure of a number of fake driving licences in the region recently.
Gardai have taken to social media to get their warning across.
“There are numerous posts online offering fake driving licences for a not insubstantial fee. This may initially appear attractive to someone having difficulty in passing a test but we have to give some serious words of warning," a garda spokesperson said.
"A fake license is exactly that even if it is of superb quality, the driver number cannot be matched on the NDLS system. If you drive with a fake license, or no license, you are driving uninsured, a serious offence on top of the no driving licence offence.
“Possession of a fake license is also a fraud offence, a serious criminal matter in fact. And finally, we now routinely scan licenses on a mobility device which highlights such imitations."
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