There are almost 1,000 learner drivers in the region.
Over 300 people in the midlands have been driving with only a learner permit for more than 20 years.
Westmeath leads with 107, followed by Offaly with 102, and 93 in Laois.
According to Freedom of Information figures, there are almost 1,000 learner drivers in the midlands at present.
Nationally, nearly 5,000 people have been driving on a learner permit for over two decades.
You can’t apply for a third or subsequent learner permit unless you’ve recently done a driving test or have an upcoming test.
Aisling Reid, from the Parc Road Safety Group, says new laws are needed to tackle the problem:
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation