Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 199: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations which cover the operation of car transporters; the accident data relating to such vehicles; if his attention has been drawn to public concerns regarding the safety of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21413/05]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 218: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations which cover the operation of car transporters, the accidents data relating to such vehicles; if his attention has been drawn to public concerns regarding the safety of such vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21538/05]

Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 218 together.

The Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 1963 to 2002, the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003 to 2004 and the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations 1963 to 1996 govern the use of vehicles, including car transporters, in public places. Safety standards applied under these regulations relate, inter alia, to maximum dimensions, overall vehicle weight and axle weight limits and fitment of speed limiters. Car transporters would also be liable to periodic vehicle testing in accordance with the European Communities (Vehicle Testing) Regulations 2004.

Information on collisions involving car transporters is not available to my Department nor is it contained in the road collision facts, published by the National Roads Authority. My Department is not aware of any specific concern regarding inherent safety deficiencies with these vehicles.