Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Enforcement of motor tax, insurance and roadworthiness obligations and equipment used for enforcement measures, including the application of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, are matters for An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána currently utilise a number of technologies for enforcement of road traffic legislation. A mobility app allows members of the force to check the status of vehicles/drivers at the roadside, including whether or not a vehicle is taxed, or if a driver is insured or disqualified from driving. The fixed charge notice app allows for the issue of fixed charge notices on a paperless basis. ANPR cameras can be fixed or mounted on roads policing vehicles.

There are no plans currently to remove the requirement to display a paper motor tax disc. The requirement to display motor tax discs on vehicle windscreens will be kept under review in the context of the application of roadside enforcement technology by An Garda Síochána, in order to ensure that adequate enforcement levels are maintained.