Michael Healy-Rae
Question:656 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on correspondence regarding speeding offences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26436/12]
View answerWednesday, 6 June 2012
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As the Deputy will appreciate, speeding is a significant contributory factor in road traffic collisions. As part of the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012 and in accordance with the strategic goals of the Garda Síochána Policing Plan, a targeted approach to speed enforcement is being undertaken in order to reduce the incidence of fatal and serious injuries on our roads and improve road safety. Insofar as the proposals contained in the details supplied by the Deputy are concerned, the position is that road traffic legislation is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the question of any amendments to the legislation is a matter for consideration by him.