Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2006
376 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if on-the-spot fines for illegal or non-compliant haulage operators has been implemented; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9321/06]
View answerSection 16 of the Road Transport Act 1999 provides for on the spot fines in lieu of prosecution for offences under the Road Transport Acts and EU drivers hours and working time regulations. The commencement of this section has been the subject of discussions with the Attorney General's office and the advice now is that an enabling provision in primary legislation will be required to ensure compatibility with current fixed penalty charges legislation before this section can be brought into effect. I propose to include this enabling provision in the new Road Traffic Bill, which is being prepared in my Department.
