While penalty points constitute a key element of the Road Traffic Act 2002, the Act can be seen primarily as a means to enhance the legislative basis for the enforcement of traffic law. It incorporates a comprehensive review of the financial penalties for traffic offences and provides for the introduction of a new system of fixed charges to replace the current on-the-spot fine system. To further support Garda activity, the capacity for the use of cameras and other technological supports was extended to a range of traffic offences in addition to speeding.