Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 May 2023
44. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport whether local authorities in Ireland have the necessary powers to introduce a direct vision and HGV safety standard permit system similar to that in operation in London; and if not, whether he will consider giving them the necessary powers by way or statutory instrument or proposing primary legislation. [21940/23]
View answerUnder section 35 (t)(iii) of the Road Traffic Act 1994, the Minister for Transport may, by regulation, provide for local authorities to control the entry of specific vehicles to particular areas.
Work on direct vision technologies for commercial vehicles is a priority under Action 11 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy, which is being led by the Road Safety Authority.
As Minister, I support measures to make our streets safer for all road users and will consider recommendations from the RSA on this matter.
