Written answers

Tuesday, 17 February 2004

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Road Traffic Offences

10:00 pm

Photo of Joe CostelloJoe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 465: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cyclists in the Dublin metropolitan area who have been cautioned or arrested for cycling on the footpath, inadequate night-time illumination, not stopping at red traffic lights, not stopping at a pedestrian crossings, or cycling in the wrong direction on a one-way street; if the Garda will continue to be responsible for enforcing the law in relation to all road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4981/04]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information requested by the Deputy could only be obtained by the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of Garda time and resources. However, information in relation to instances of breaches of the road traffic law by cyclists where prosecutions were initiated in the Dublin metropolitan region in 2002 are set out in the following table. Obviously the Garda administers a caution in many cases, especially where the offender is under 18 years.

The role of the Garda Síochána in enforcing road traffic legislation is being considered in the context of the revised strategy on road safety which is currently being finalised.

2002 Proceedings Commenced
No brakes, pedal cycle 35
Dangerous riding of pedal cycle 44
Careless riding of pedal cycle 99
Riding pedal cycle without reasonable consideration for other road users. 54
No front light on pedal cycle 293
No rear light on pedal cycle 279
No rear reflector on pedal cycle 195

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