Penalty Points System Offences

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Questions (680)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

680. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider a longer period of suspension from driving for persons who accrue 12 penalty points for the second time or thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2556/14]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The Road Traffic (No.2) Bill which is currently at second stage in the Seanad following passage through the Dáil does not contain any measures to introduce a longer period of driver disqualification for persons who accrue 12 penalty points for a second or more time. The present policy in relation to road safety has been set out in the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 and does not contain any proposals for such a measure. However, my Department, in consultation with the Road Safety Authority, monitors all aspects of road safety on a continuous basis and I will ask my officials to consider the Deputy's proposal in any future road traffic legislation from my Department.