Finian McGrath
Question:226. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise a person (details supplied) regarding cyclists. [29496/13]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 June 2013
226. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise a person (details supplied) regarding cyclists. [29496/13]
View answerArticle 13 of S.I. No. 182/1997: Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, 1997, as amended, provides for the offence of cycling on a footway. The offence is currently dealt with by way of summons to court and following conviction, offenders are liable to a maximum fine of €1,000 for a first offence.
Liability for damages following a road traffic collision, be it between a cyclist and a mechanically propelled vehicle or otherwise, is a matter for the parties concerned to decide, or failing that, for determination in a court of law.