Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
544. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to legislate in order to include the non-production of a driver licence as a penalty point offence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39987/18]
View answerUnder section 40 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, a member of An Garda Síochána may demand the production of a driving licence by a person who is driving a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place or by a person who is the accompanying driver to a learner driver. Failure or refusal to produce a licence on demand is an offence.
The penalty for an offence under section 40 is the general penalty under the Road Traffic Acts. This is a fine of up to €1,000 for a first offence, a fine of up to €2,000 for a second or subsequent offence, and a fine of up to €2,000 and/or up to 3 months in prison for a third or subsequent offence within a 12-month period.
My officials are currently reviewing the legislation in light of the provisions of sections 4 and 5 of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018.
