Written answers
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Road Traffic Offences
Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
113. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legal status for advanced stop lines at traffic lights; the offence that is committed when these lines are breached by motor vehicles. [20246/24]
Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
The Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 1997 (as amended) allow that, where a regulatory stop line is provided at a signal-controlled junction which is approached by a cycle track, a second stop line may be provided ahead of, and parallel to, the first. This advanced stop line is to assist cyclists in establishing their position ahead of other traffic, for safer onward manoeuvres.
A driver who fails to stop their vehicle at the first regulatory stop line, thus entering the dedicated waiting space for cyclists, is guilty of an offence and risks incurring a fixed charge notice (FCN) of €80, rising to €120 if not paid within 28 days of notice.
No comments