Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications
Forthcoming Transport Council Meeting: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport
9:30 am
Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source
Many lorry drivers are on the road to make a living. They are more at risk of penalty points. The Minister made reference to being a few kilometres per hour over the speed limit. Can we consider a system for professional drivers whereby they might pay a fine first time around and get a slap on the wrist second time around if they are only over the limit by a few kilometres per hour? It can happen. Everyone is human and this will happen. These people are at greater risk because they are on the road constantly. Can this be looked at?
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