Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 February 2010
96 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Transport if the 1998 EU Convention on driving disqualifications is fully operational between Ireland and the UK; the offences covered by the new order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6420/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraBilateral arrangements between the UK and Ireland, under Article 15.4 of the 1998 EU Convention on driving disqualifications, came into operation on 28th January 2010. Those arrangements relate to disqualifications arising from a range of traffic offences as follows:
Reckless or dangerous driving (whether or not resulting in death, injury or serious risk).
Wilful failure to carry out the obligations placed on drivers after being involved in road accidents (hit-and-run driving).
Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances affecting or diminishing the mental and physical abilities of a driver. Refusal to submit to alcohol and drug tests.
Driving a vehicle faster than the permitted speed.
Driving a vehicle whilst disqualified.
Other conduct constituting an offence for which a driving disqualification has been imposed by the State of the offence
of a duration of six months or more,
of a duration of less than six months where that has been agreed bilaterally between the Member States concerned.
