Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007
304 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on an increase in penalty points for those caught not displaying L plates, particularly those not displaying L plates who drive on our motorways here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22640/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraEnforcement of road traffic driving offences is a matter for the Garda Síochána. The non-display of L plates on a vehicle being driven by the holder of a provisional driving license is not scheduled as a penalty point offence under the Road Traffic Act 2002.
I have no proposals under consideration for amendment of the 2002 Act to provide that the non-display of L Plates would be brought within the penalty point system.
305 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine when he will introduce penalty points to first time provisional drivers and third provisional licence holders who are breaking the law by driving unaccompanied on roads here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22641/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraProposals for reform of the regulatory provisions relating to driver licensing and testing are being developed at present in line with the provisions of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006.
