Disabled Drivers Association

Proposed Vehicle Adaptation Scheme — Have Your Say

DDAI is asking members and other interested parties to complete a short survey on the proposed Vehicle Adaptation Scheme and the possible removal of current financial supports under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Relief Scheme.

Please complete the survey here:
https://www.ddai.ie/news

Your feedback will help DDAI represent members’ views and highlight the potential impact any proposed changes could have on disabled drivers, disabled passengers, families, carers and people who rely on the current scheme.

The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Relief Scheme was introduced by the Irish Government in 1968 to support people with disabilities to purchase and use a vehicle, either as a driver or as a passenger.

The current scheme provides important financial supports, including:

• Exemption from Vehicle Registration Tax
• Refund of VAT
• Exemption from motor tax
• Refund of duty paid on petrol and diesel, up to a maximum of 2,730 litres
• Exemption from toll charges on toll roads in the State

The proposed Vehicle Adaptation Scheme is a standalone scheme administered by the Department of Transport for drivers and passengers who require vehicle adaptations to enter, exit or operate a vehicle.

However, as currently outlined, the VAS does not include the wider financial supports available under the existing scheme.

While the Government has stated that the VAS is separate to the current Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Relief Scheme, DDAI is seriously concerned that the existing scheme may be removed completely, leaving only the VAS in place.

If this happens, many disabled drivers and passengers could be left significantly worse off financially, particularly those who rely on the current supports to purchase, adapt and run a suitable vehicle.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your views.

Proposed Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS)

We are asking DDAI members and other interested parties to complete this short survey to find out how the removal of any or all the current financial supports affect disabled drivers, disabled passengers, families, carers, and people who rely on the Disabled Drivers & Passengers Tax Relief Scheme.

Please click on this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2YYZY3L to complete the survey.

Your feedback will help DDAI represent members’ views and highlight the potential impact of any proposed changes.

The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Relief Scheme (DDPTRS) was introduced by the Irish Government in 1968 to support people with disabilities to purchase and use a vehicle, either as a driver or as a passenger.

The current scheme provides important financial supports, including:

• Exemption from Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT)
• Refund of VAT
• Exemption from motor tax
• Refund of duty paid on petrol and diesel, up to a maximum of 2,730 litres
• Exemption from toll charges on toll roads in the State

Proposed introduction of a Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS)

The proposed Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS) is a standalone scheme administered by the Department of Transport for drivers and passengers who require vehicle adaptations to enable them to enter, exit or operate a vehicle.

However, as currently outlined, the VAS does not include the wider financial supports available under the existing DDPTRS.

While the Government has stated that the VAS is separate to the DDPTRS, the DDAI is seriously concerned that the existing scheme DDPTRS may be removed completely, leaving only the VAS in place.

If this happens, many disabled drivers and passengers could be left significantly worse off financially, particularly those who rely on the current supports to purchase, adapt and run a suitable vehicle.

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DDAI Office Closure Notice

Due to Mayo winning the All-Ireland Final, the DDAI office in Ballindine will be closed today, Monday 27th July.

Normal service will resume tomorrow once the celebrations calm down, the flags stop waving, and the emotional recovery process is complete.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but after waiting this long, we feel Mayo deserves the day!

Finally bringing Sam home to Mayo after 75 years! ❤️💚

Well done Mayo 👏 Congratulations from all at the Disabled Drivers Association

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Best of luck to the Mayo team on Sunday from everyone in the Disabled Drivers Association

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