Vol. 422 No. 1
77 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline the proposals he has for amendments to the Road Traffic Acts, including any proposals to (a) strengthen the powers of the Garda and (b) deal with uninsured motor vehicles being driven on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The text of a new Road Traffic Bill to deal with a number of issues is currently being finalised. Specific measures being considered in this context include lower drink/driving limits; the introduction of evidential breath testing; new and longer mandatory disqualification periods; a requirement to carry a driving licence at all times when driving a vehicle; and new powers to impound unregistered, untaxed or uninsured vehicles.
