Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
557. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 164 of 28 February 2017 and 522 of 26 July 2017, the number of vehicles seized to date; the number of those vehicles seized that were scrapped; the number of persons arrested and charged to date in 2017; if the report is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47064/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that, in May 2015, a road safety initiative was put in place by the Dublin Metropolitan Region Traffic Division to tackle “distracted” driving caused by illegally erected signage in public places which is an offence under the Roads Act 1993. This initiative was expanded in September 2015 to include the illegal parking on public roads of vehicles for sale which is also an offence under the Roads Act, 1993. I can confirm that, as part of this operation, 14 vehicles were impounded, which, on payment of the appropriate towing and storage fees, were returned to their owners.
I am further informed that over 600 signs have been removed in the Dublin Metropolitan area with one individual convicted in September 2016 before the District Court for illegally posting signs on public roads advertising, “Cash for Cars”.
I am advised that there has been a significant reduction in the number of persons posting “Cash for Cars” posters and stickers.
