Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
363. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport if he will legislate for direct vision standards in HGVs to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists using public roads and pathways. [19813/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as direct vision for HGVs that can help to protect vulnerable road users is constantly evolving.
Indeed, only in the last few weeks it has been agreed by a committee of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) to put forward a draft direct vision regulation for approval at an upcoming working party meeting. These regulations are part of a larger group of regulations at European and UNECE level known as General Safety Regulations that have direct effect in Ireland.
Presently there is no plan to include direct vision regulations at a national level. However, my department together with the Road Safety Authority, will continue to keep developments in this area at both UN and EU levels under constant review.
