Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010
126 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the abuse of the penalty points system by those not holding an Irish or UK driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34959/10]
View answerPart 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the amendment of existing provisions for the endorsement of penalty points and disqualifications on licence records, including endorsements relating to non-national driving licence holders. The 2010 Act also gives the Gardaí powers to seize a licence where the driver has been disqualified, including where a driver has accumulated 12 penalty points. Where such a person continues to drive following the seizure of their licence, a member of the Garda Síochána may arrest without warrant.
