Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

This question relates to the effectiveness of the penalty points system in saving lives. Has an evidence-based audit been carried out in respect of the system? Many citizens are concerned that the penalty points system no longer relates to road safety and that it is being used as a way of raising revenue. They are of the view that they have been hammered as a result of the introduction of various charges and that their pockets are again being picked because they are being obliged to pay €80 fines on a regular basis in respect of incidents which would not really be that serious in the context of public safety. Has an audit such as that to which I refer been carried out?

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