Road Traffic Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Questions (1723)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

1723. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on amending the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2014 to include a provision whereby members of An Garda Síochána would mandatorily seek to obtain the mobile phone records of all parties involved in a road traffic collision in order to determine if the use of a mobile phone was a contributory factor in causing the road traffic collision. [34295/14]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

My Department is currently working on the preparation of a new Road Traffic Bill which will include provisions to further strengthen the law with regard to the use of electronic devices, including mobile phones, while driving.  In the context of the drafting of these provisions, my officials will liaise with all relevant stakeholders, including An Garda Síochána, to consider if existing powers in relation to the compilation of evidence are sufficient.