The rules don't change, Octy... enforcement thereof might be relaxed but what happens if you have a crash and the insurance are looking for ways to wriggle out of paying... the pandemic could be long gone before your case is heard. The other thing to consider is the number of probationary Gardai on checkpoints, some of their tutors might want to teach them the letter of the law rather than discretionary ignorance. On balance, probably best to keep all the i's crossed and t's dotted, you'll sleep better!