Road Traffic Offences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2010

Wednesday, 5 May 2010

Ceisteanna (179)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

212 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers who have lost their licences from incurring the maximum number of penalty points; the number whose licences have been restored or renewed since the introduction of the regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18323/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

Since the introduction of the penalty points system in November 2002 a total of 1,008 drivers have been disqualified as a results of the number of penalty points incurred having reached or exceeded 12. The 6 month period of disqualification has concluded in respect of 798 drivers.