Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The provisions in subsections (6) to (8) of section 18 provide that compliance, or not, with the code of practice established or adopted by the National Transport Authority can be admissible as evidence in court proceedings for an offence where there was a relevant code of practice in effect. While the provision is not binding on the court, it does allow for the possibility of consideration of such evidence. It is a question of the spirit of the legislation rather than a legally binding measure. I will reflect on the amendment for Report Stage.