Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 June 2013
43. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures, both in legislative and policy terms, to tackle the problem of hit and run accidents, particularly those where there are fatalities or the persons struck by a vehicle are seriously injured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30908/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraNormally, where a driver is involved in a collision (with or without injury resulting from the collision) and fails to remain at the scene of the collision, they can be charged with an offence under Section 106 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. However, in instances where death or serious injury is caused, the charge preferred is under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended.
All such charges are at the discretion of the Director for Public Prosecutions.
