Bríd Smith
Question:632. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for further disincentives to stop drivers using bus lanes illegally; and the details of same. [39478/17]
View answerWednesday, 20 September 2017
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There are currently two fixed charge offences in relation to drivers using bus lanes; a driver who drives in a bus lane or a bus-only street attracts a fixed charge of €60, rising to €90 after 28 days, while a driver who parks illegally in a bus lane or on a bus-only street attracts a fixed charge of €40, rising to €60 after 28 days.
Enforcement of this, and all other, road traffic legislation is a matter for an Garda Síochána. Local Authority traffic wardens are also empowered to issue fixed charge notices for vehicles parked in a bus lane or on a bus-only street.
While I currently have no plans to amend the existing provisions dealing with the offences relating to parking in bus lanes, my Department keeps these, and all other fixed charge offences, under constant review.