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(LRC Revised)
Statutory Text (1 Articles)
Number 24 of 1961
ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1961
REVISED
Updated to 12 June 2026
Changes to legislation
as of 10 July 2026, this Act is up to date with all changes known to be in force.
This Revised Act is an
administrative consolidation of the
Road Traffic Act 1961
. It is prepared by the
Law Reform Commission in accordance with its function under the
Law Reform Commission
Act 1975
(3/1975) to keep the law under review and to undertake revision and
consolidation of statute law.
All Acts up to and including the
International Co-Operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Act 2026
(12/2026), enacted 3 June 2026, and all statutory
instruments up to and including the
Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
(S.I. No. 261 of 2026), made 10 June 2026, were considered in the preparation of
this
revision.
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Number
24
of
1961
ROAD TRAFFIC ACT
1961
REVISED
Updated to
12 June 2026
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART
I
Preliminary And General
Section
1.
Short title.
2.
Commencement.
3.
Interpretation.
4.
Application to persons and
vehicles in the service of the State.
5.
General provisions with
respect to regulations.
6.
Approval of bye-laws made by
the Commissioner.
7.
Proof of certain bye-laws and
rules.
8.
Finance.
9.
Disposal of fees and
fines.
10.
Repeals.
PART
II
General Provisions relating To Vehicles
11.
Regulations in relation to use
of vehicles in public places.
12.
Maximum weights.
13.
Special permits for particular
vehicles.
14.
Weight unladen.
15.
Weighbridges.
16.
Requirements with respect to
weighing.
17.
Expenses of extraordinary
traffic.
18.
Tests of mechanically
propelled vehicles.
19.
Production of test certificate
on demand.
20.
Powers of occasional
examination, inspection and test.
PART
III
Driving Licences
21.
Licensing
authority.
22.
Application for Irish driving
licence.
22A.
Disqualification for applying
for Irish driving licence or learner permit if disqualified for holding
such.
22B.
Prohibition on applying for
another Irish driving licence or learner permit in respect of a licence
or permit already held in respect of vehicle.
23.
Grant of Irish driving
licence.
23A.
Recognition of foreign driving
licences.
23B.
Recognition of foreign driving
licences held by certain persons.
23C.
Automatic revocation of
driving licence where holder is subject of deportation order.
23D.
Endorsement of revocation of
driving licence on license record relating to holder.
23E.
Retention of revoked driving
licence by member of Garda Síochána.
24.
Signing of driving licence by
grantee thereof.
(Repealed)
25.
Period during which driving
licence has effect.
(Repealed)
26.
Consequential disqualification
orders.
27.
Ancillary disqualification
orders.
28.
Special disqualification
orders.
29.
Removal of disqualification
under consequential or ancillary disqualification order.
30.
Operation of disqualification
order.
31.
Disqualifications related to
age.
32.
Disqualification on grounds of
health.
33.
Certificates of
competency.
34.
Certificates of
fitness
35.
Provisional
licence.
35A.
Offences by owner of
mechanically propelled vehicle driven by another person.
36.
Order for endorsement in case
of conviction, disqualification order or removal of
disqualification.
37.
Transfer of endorsement to new
licence.
(Repealed)
38.
Prohibition on driving without
driving licence.
39.
Prohibition on applying for
driving licence when disqualified.
40.
Production of driving licence
on demand by member of Garda Síochána.
41.
Writing of signature on demand
by member of Garda Síochána.
42.
Regulations under Part
III.
43.
Transitional provisions (Part
III).
PART
IV
Speed Limits
44.
Ordinary speed limits.
(Repealed)
44A.
General speed limit
(Repealed)
44B.
Motorway Speed Limit.
(Repealed)
45.
Built-up area speed
limits.
(Repealed)
46.
Special speed limits.
(Repealed)
47.
Offence of exceeding speed
limit.
PART
V
Driving Offences
48.
Driving mechanically propelled
vehicle when unfit.
49.
Driving mechanically propelled
vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug.
(Repealed)
50.
Being in charge of
mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicating
liquor or drug.
51.
Driving animal-drawn vehicle
or pedal cycle while under influence of intoxicating liquor or
drug.
(Repealed)
51A.
Driving without reasonable
consideration.
52.
Careless driving.
53.
Dangerous driving.
54.
Driving of dangerously
defective vehicle.
55.
Parking vehicle in dangerous
position.
PART
VI
Compulsory Insurance Of Mechanically Propelled Vehicles
56.
Obligation to be insured or
guaranteed.
56A.
Obligation to supply vehicle
insurer or certain intermediaries with certain information.
56B.
Transitional provision
(section 56A).
57.
Fine in lieu of damages and
imprisonment in addition to damages.
58.
Vehicle insurer.
59.
Vehicle guarantor.
60.
Exempted person.
61.
Deposits by exempted
persons.
62.
Approved policy of
insurance.
63.
Approved guarantee.
64.
Fraud in obtaining policy or
guarantee.
65.
Excepted persons
66.
Certificate of insurance and
certificate of guarantee.
67.
Effect of certificate of
insurance or guarantee.
68.
Certificate of
exemption.
69.
Production of certificate on
demand.
69A.
Insurance of certain vehicles
entering the State.
69B.
Insurance of certain trailers
towed by a vehicle.
69C.
Dispatch of
vehicles.
70.
Obligation to deliver up
certificate.
71.
Obligation of insured or
principal debtor to give notice of accident.
72.
Obligation of user of vehicle
to give notice of accident.
72A.
Notice of accident involving
vehicle temporarily in the State.
73.
Obligation to give information
as to insurance.
74.
Amendment of Assurance
Companies Act, 1909.
75.
Regulations in relation to
certificates, keeping of records and giving of information.
76.
Miscellaneous provisions in
relation to insured or guaranteed moneys.
77.
Application and repayment of
deposit.
78.
Provisions relating to Motor
Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland.
78A.
Vehicle insurers to provide
details of motor insurance policies.
78B.
Recovery of sums paid by Motor
Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland.
79.
Exception of
pedestrian-controlled vehicles.
80.
Special provisions for
non-residents.
81.
Transitional provisions (Part
VI).
81A.
Non-application of Part to
motorsports events, etc.
PART
VII
Control And Operation Of Public Service Vehicles
82.
Regulations in relation to
control and operation of public service vehicles.
83.
Annual inspection and
verification of taximeters.
(Repealed)
84.
Bye-laws in relation to stands
for street service vehicles.
(Repealed)
85.
Stopping places and stands for
omnibuses.
86.
Bye-laws with respect to
stopping places and stands for omnibuses.
(Repealed)
87.
Property left in public
service vehicle.
PART
VIII
Regulation Of Traffic
88.
Bye-laws for the general
control of traffic and pedestrians.
(Repealed)
89.
Bye-laws for the control of
traffic and pedestrians in specified areas.
(Repealed)
90.
Parking of vehicles on public
roads.
(Repealed)
91.
Control of traffic when there
is event attracting large assembly, etc.
92.
Prevention of obstruction of
traffic by fairs and markets.
93.
Protection of bridges from
excessive burdens.
94.
Closing of particular roads to
vehicles.
95.
Traffic signs.
96.
Patrol of places where
school-children cross public roads.
97.
Removal of vehicles abandoned
or unlawfully parked.
98.
Prohibition of obstruction of
traffic.
99.
Prohibition of unauthorised
holding or getting on to vehicles.
100.
Cyclists holding on to other
vehicles.
100A.
Driver of
powered personal transporter holding on to other vehicle.
101.
Provision of car parks by
local authorities.
101A.
Control of
vehicles by bollards and ramps.
(Repealed)
101B.
Immobilisation, removal etc. of unlawfully parked vehicles.
101C.
Control of
access to and egress from construction sites by vehicles.
101D.
Roadworks.
PART
IX
Miscellaneous
102.
General penalty.
103.
Special provision applying
where certain offences are alleged to have been committed.
(Repealed)
104.
Notice of offence.
(Repealed)
105.
Evidence of speed.
(Repealed)
106.
Duties on occurrence of
accident.
107.
Duty to give information on
demand by member of Garda Síochána.
108.
Right to demand name and
address of pedal cyclist.
109.
Obligation to stop.
109A.
Powers of
Garda Síochána in relation to dangerous driving.
110.
Disposition of vehicle on
arrest of person in charge.
111.
Identification of member of
Garda Síochána.
112.
Taking vehicle without
authority.
113.
Unauthorised interference with
mechanism of vehicle.
114.
Limitations on periods of
continuous driving.
115.
Penalty for false declaration,
etc.
116.
Liability of Minister for
Finance for negligent use of mechanically propelled vehicle.
(Repealed)
117.
Extension of personal
liability for negligent use of mechanically propelled vehicle.
(Repealed)
118.
Liability in respect of person
using mechanically propelled vehicle with consent of owner.
119.
Reimbursement of
hospitals.
(Repealed)
120.
Promotion of road
safety
121.
Calculation of passenger
accommodation of mechanically propelled vehicles.
122.
Keeping and use of
petroleum.
(Repealed)
123.
Extended power of making
regulations in relation to application for licence under Finance (Excise
Duties) (Vehicles) Act, 1952.
124.
Restriction on section 23 of
Criminal Justice Act, 1951.
125.
Saving for indictment for
nuisance.
126.
Saving for general power of
Commissioner.
127.
Modification of Motor Car
(International Circulation) Act, 1909.
FIRST SCHEDULE
Enactments Repealed
SECOND SCHEDULE
Offences under this Act
involving Consequential Disqualification Orders
Acts Referred to
Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations,
1958
S.I. No. 13 of 1958
Road Traffic Act, 1933
1933, No. 11
Documentary Evidence Act,
1925
1925, No. 24
Roads Act, 1920
1920, c. 72
Road Transport Act, 1932
1932, No. 2
Road Transport Act, 1933
1933, No. 8
Probation of Offenders Act, 1907
1907, c. 17
Licensing Act, 1872
1872, c. 94
Person Act, 1861
1861, c. 100
Insurance Act, 1936
1936, No. 45
Assurance Companies Act, 1909
1909, c. 49
Weights and Measures Act, 1889
1889, c. 21
Weights and Measures Act,
1928
1928, No. 3
Weights and Measures Act, 1904
1904, c. 28
Interpretation Act, 1937
1937, No. 38
Statutory Instruments Act,
1947
1947, No. 44
Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878
1878, c. 52
Local Government Act, 1946
1946, No. 24
Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1896
1896, c. 54
Local Government Act, 1925
1925, No. 5
Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851
1851, c. 93
Fatal Injuries Act, 1956
1956, No. 3
Health Act, 1947
1947, No. 28
Finance (Excise Duties) (Vehicles) Act,
1952
1952, No. 24
Criminal Justice Act, 1951
1951, No. 2
Motor Car (International Circulation) Act, 1909
1909, c. 37
Motor Car Act, 1903
1903, c. 36
Number
24
of
1961
ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1961
REVISED
Updated to
12 June 2026
AN ACT TO MAKE PROVISION IN
RELATION TO MECHANICALLY PROPELLED AND OTHER VEHICLES, THE REGULATION AND CONTROL
OF ROAD
TRAFFIC AND THE USE OF MECHANICALLY PROPELLED VEHICLES FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS,
TO
MAKE PROVISION FOR COMPULSORY INSURANCE AGAINST LIABILITIES ARISING FROM THE USE OF
MECHANICALLY PROPELLED VEHICLES, TO REPEAL THE
ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1933
, AND CERTAIN
OTHER ENACTMENTS, TO AUTHORISE CERTAIN CHARGES AND TO MAKE PROVISION FOR OTHER MATTERS
CONNECTED WITH THE MATTERS AFORESAID. [29
th July,
1961.]
BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS
FOLLOWS:—
Annotations
Modifications (not altering
text)
C1
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
restricted (28.10.2011) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 87(1), S.I.
No. 543 of 2011, as substituted (20.03.2014) by
Road Traffic Act 2014
(3/2014), s. 23, S.I. No. 147 of 2014.
Exemptions for emergency vehicles.
87.
—
[
(1) Requirements under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 relating to
vehicles and requirements, restrictions and prohibitions relating to the driving
and use of vehicles, other than those provided under sections 49, 50, 51A, 52 and
53 of the Principal Act, sections 12, 13 and 15 of the Act of 1994 and sections 4,
5, 11, 12 and 14 of this Act, do not apply to—
(
a
) the driving or
use by a member of the Garda Síochána, an ambulance service
(provided by a pre-hospital emergency care service provider recognised by the
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council established by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
Council (Establishment) Order 2000 (
S.I. No. 109 of 2000
)) or a fire brigade of a
fire authority (within the meaning of the
Fire Services Act 1981
)
of a vehicle in the performance of the duties of that member, or
(
b
) a person
driving or using a vehicle under the direction of a member of the Garda
Síochána,
where such use does not
endanger the safety of road users.
]
C2
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
restricted (21.09.2011) by
European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats)
Regulations 2011
(S.I. No. 477 of 2011), regs. 1(3), 42(22), sch. 2.
42.
— ...
(22) Notwithstanding any provision of any statute
listed in the Second Schedule that provides for the consent for a plan or project
to which this Regulation applies to be obtained by default on the failure of the
public authority to provide a response within a specified timescale or otherwise,
that provision shall not have effect in respect of any plan or project to which
this Regulation applies.
...
SECOND SCHEDULE
Number
Year
Short Title/Citation
...
...
...
...
...
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
...
C3
Term “Commissioner” construed (1.06.2011) by
Road Traffic
Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 83(1), S.I. No. 255 of 2011.
Functions of Commissioner of Garda Síochána.
83.
— (1) Any
reference to the Commissioner in the
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
or the
Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 is to be read as a reference to the Commissioner or
another member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of Chief
Superintendent authorised by the Commissioner to act or carry out a function or
requirement on his or her behalf.
...
C4
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006
restricted (4.05.2009) by
Road Traffic (Specialised Vehicle Permits)
Regulations 2009
(S.I. No. 147 of 2009), reg. 6(1)(b)(ii), in operation as
per reg. 2.
Grant of specialised vehicle permits
6. (1) The Permits Officer may
grant a specialised vehicle permit if— ...
(
b
) he or she is satisfied
that— ...
(ii) the vehicle and that
operation will not otherwise contravene the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006,
Regulations made under those Acts, or any other law.
...
C5
Term “provisional licence” construed (30.10.2007) by
Road
Traffic Act 2006
(23/2006), s. 11(3), S.I. No. 718 of 2007.
Learner permit.
11.
— ...
(3) A reference to a provisional
licence in the
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006
or an instrument made
thereunder is to be read as a reference to a learner permit.
...
C6
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006
extended (21.07.2006) by
Road Traffic Act 2006
(23/2006), s. 2, S.I. No.
384 of 2006.
Regulations to give effect to acts of European
Communities.
2.
— The power to
make regulations under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 includes the power to
make provision in such regulations to give effect to—
(
a
) a provision of the
treaties of the European Communities, or
(
b
) an act adopted by an
institution of those Communities.
C7
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2002
modified by
Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975
(14/1975), s.
3(1), as substituted (3.04.2006) by
Road Traffic Act 2002
(12/2002), s.
12(1), S.I. No. 134 of 2006.
Provisions applying to certain offences relating to
vehicles.
[3.
—(1) (
a
)
This section applies to such of the offences specified in paragraph (
b
) as
may be declared by the Minister by regulations made after consultation with the
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to be fixed charge offences and an
offence standing so declared is referred to in this section as a fixed charge
offence.
(
b
) The offences referred
to in paragraph (
a
) of this section are
(i) an offence under the
Road
Traffic Acts, 1961 to 2002
, relating to the prohibition or restriction of
the stopping or parking of mechanically propelled vehicles,
...
]
C8
Functions in relation to collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961
to 2002
transferred from Department of and Minister for Environment and
Local Government to Department of and Minister for Public Enterprise and terms
construed (18.06.2002) by
National Roads and Road Traffic (Transfer of
Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2002
(S.I. No.
298 of 2002). Note: name of Department of and Minister for Public Enterprise
changed to Department of and Minister for Transport (19.06.2002) by
Public
Enterprise (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order
2002
(S.I. No. 305 of 2002); name further changed to Department of and
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (2.04.2011) by
Transport (Alteration
of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011
(S.I. No. 141 of
2011).
3. (1) The administration and business in connection
with the exercise, performance or execution of any functions transferred by
Article 4 of this Order are transferred to the Department of Public Enterprise.
(2) References to the Department of the Environment
and Local Government contained in any Act or instrument made thereunder and
relating to any administration and business transferred by paragraph (1) of this
Article shall, on and after the commencement of this Order, be construed as
references to the Department of Public Enterprise.
4. (1) The functions vested in the Minister for the
Environment and Local Government—
(
a
) by or under—
(i) the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2002,
...
are transferred to the Minister for Public
Enterprise.
(2) References to the Minister for the Environment
and Local Government contained in any Act or instrument made thereunder and
relating to any functions transferred by this Article shall, on and after the
commencement of this Order, be construed as references to the Minister for Public
Enterprise.
C9
Application of Act extended (23.12.2001) by
Transport (Railway
Infrastructure) Act 2001
(55/2001), s. 56(1), commenced on enactment.
Prohibition on person disqualified for holding driving
licence from driving light rail vehicle on public road.
56.
—(1) A person
who is disqualified under the Act of 1961 for holding a driving licence (within
the meaning of section 22 of the Act of 1961) shall not drive a light rail vehicle
on a public road.
...
C10
Terms “road” and “public place” construed
(11.09.1998) by
Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998
(24/1998), s. 59, S.I. No. 327 of 1998.
Road for purposes of Road
Traffic Acts, 1961 to 1995.
59.
—For the avoidance of doubt it is
hereby declared that—
(
a
) the word “road”
includes, for the purposes of the provisions of the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to
1995, or any regulations made thereunder, a road in a State airport, and
(
b
) a State airport is, for the
purposes of any enactment, a public place.
C11
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1987
modified (1.01.1994) by
Roads Act 1993
(14/1993), ss. 17(4), 23(1), S.I.
No. 406 of 1993.
Functions generally of the Authority.
17.
— ...
(4) The Minister may make
regulations providing that any function relating to national roads conferred on
him or on a road authority under any enactment (including this Act), or on the
Commissioner under the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to 1987, shall, where the Minister
is satisfied that the function could be more effectively performed by the
Authority, in lieu of being performed by him or by that authority or by the
Commissioner, be performed by the Authority with effect from a date specified in
the regulations.
...
The Authority and traffic management.
23.
—(1) The
Authority may at any time make recommendations in writing to the Commissioner in
relation to the performance of his functions under the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to
1987 and the Commissioner shall have regard to such recommendations in the
performance of his functions.
...
C12
Application of Act modified (1.01.1993) by
Mechanically Propelled
Vehicles (International Circulation) Order 1992
(S.I. No. 384 of 1992),
art. 10(1) and (3).
Visitor’s Driving or Provisional Licence.
10.
(1) In respect of the
grant of a visitor’s driving licence or a visitor’s provisional licence
and the holding of such licences, the Road Traffic Act, 1961 and the Regulations
of 1989 shall be modified as follows:—
(
a
) An application for a
visitor’s driving licence or a visitor’s provisional licence may be made
to the Automobile Association.
(
b
) The words
“Visitor’s Driving Licence” shall, in the case of a visitor’s
driving licence, be inserted in the authorised form referred to in article 16 of
the said Regulations.
(
c
) The words
“Visitor’s Provisional Licence” shall, in the case of a
visitor’s provisional licence, be inserted in the authorised form referred to
in article 23 of the said Regulations.
(
d
) Sub-article (2) of
article 14 of the said regulations shall not apply to a visitor’s driving
licence.
(
e
) The references in
sub-article (4) of article 15 of the said Regulations to a driving licence shall
(in respect of an application for a visitor’s driving licence) be construed
as if it included a reference to a driving permit.
(
f
) Paragraph (
a
)
of sub-article (1) of article 29 of the said Regulations shall (in respect of an
application for a visitor’s driving licence) be construed as if the reference
to a driving licence in respect of a category where a reference to a driving
permit issued in respect of that category or in respect of a category of vehicles
which includes vehicles of that category or the majority of vehicles of that
category.
...
(3) (
a
) For the purpose of
the grant of a visitor’s driving licence, in any of the enactments specified
in (sub-paragraph (b)) of this paragraph the term “licensing authority”
shall include the Automobile Association.
(
b
) The enactments
referred to in sub-paragraph (
a
) of this paragraph are —the Roads
Act, 1920, the Finance (Excise Duties) (Vehicles) Act, 1952 (No. 24 of 1952), the
Road Traffic Act, 1961 and the orders and regulations made under the said Acts.
...
C13
Term “class of mechanically propelled vehicles” in
collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1984
construed (7.11.1989) by
European Communities (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1989
(S.I. No.
287 of 1989), reg. 2.
2. A reference in the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to
1984, to a class of mechanically propelled vehicles shall be construed as a
reference to a class or category of such vehicles and cognate words and
expressions shall be construed accordingly.
Editorial Notes
E1
Prospective affecting provision: procedure prescribed for costs
relating to offences under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to
2010
by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 82, not commenced as of
date of revision.
E2
Prospective affecting provision: prescribed offences under collectively
cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
subjected to payment deposit notice
procedure by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 50, not commenced as of
date of revision.
E3
Power pursuant to section and s. 5 exercised (1.01.2021) by
Road
Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
(S.I. No. 639
of 2020), in effect as pre reg. 1(2)
E4
Power pursuant to section and s. 5 exercised (1.01.2021) by
Road
Traffic (Requirement to have Audible Warning Devices on Vehicles) Regulations
2020
(S.I. No. 638 of 2020), in effect as pre reg. 1(2)
E5
Procedure for fixed charge offences under collectively cited
Road
Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
prescribed (1.06.2017) by
Road Traffic Act
2010
(25/2010), Part 3 (ss. 34-49), S.I. No. 241 of 2017.
E6
Records of Medical Bureau of Road Safety performing certain functions
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2014
exempted from
application of
Freedom of Information Act 2014
(14.10.2014) by
Freedom
of Information Act 2014
(30/2014), s. 6 and sch. 1 part 1(u), commenced as
per s. 1(2).
E7
Alcohol testing procedure and evidentiary requirements prescribed
(28.10.2011) for offences and proceedings under collectively cited
Road Traffic
Acts 1961 to 2010
by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), ss. 9, 10, 20
and 25(4), S.I. No. 543 of 2011, as last amended (13.04.2017) by
Road Traffic
Act 2016
(21/2016), ss. 10, 11 and 17, S.I. No. 129 of 2017.
E8
Procedure prescribed for production of driving licence (28.10.2011)
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
by
Road Traffic
Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 61, S.I. No. 543 of 2011, as amended (28.10.2011) by
Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011
(28/2011), s. 9(l), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.
E9
Road Safety Authority designated as authority responsible for certain
vehicle testing arrangements required under the collectively cited
Road Traffic
Acts 1961 to 2006
(13.09.2006) by
Road Safety Authority Act 2006
(Conferral of Functions) Order 2006
(S.I. No. 477 of 2006), art.
3(a)(i).
E10
Functions under
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2004
assigned to Road
Safety Authority (31.05.2006) by
Road Safety Authority Act 2006
(14/2006),
s. 4(1), commenced on enactment.
E11
Road Safety Authority charged with keeping Road Traffic Acts under
review and submitting proposals (1.09.2005) by
Safety, Health and Welfare At
Work Act 2005
(10/2005), ss. 2(1), 57(1)(a), (c) and sch. 1, S.I. No. 328
of 2005.
E12
Requirement to produce driving licence to court prescribed in relation
to collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
by
Road Traffic Act
2002
(12/2002), s. 22(1) as substituted (24.01.2005) by
Road Traffic Act
2004
(44/2004), s. 21, S.I. No. 26 of 2005; and subsequently substituted
(28.10.11) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 63, S.I. No. 543 of
2011.
E13
Duty to give information to member of Garda Síochána for
offences under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1995
imposed
(23.12.2001) by
Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001
(55/2001), s.
59(1), commenced on enactment.
E14
Procedure prescribed (2.12.1994) for evidence in certain proceedings
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006
by
Road Traffic
Act 1994
(7/1994), s. 21, S.I. No. 350 of 1994, as amended (4.10.2006) by
Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006
(28/2006), s. 1(1)(f), commenced on
enactment; s. 21 repealed by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 33(c), not
commenced as of date of revision.
E15
Previous affecting provision: certain records held under collectively
cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
exempted from application of
Freedom of Information Act 1997
by
Freedom of Information Act
1997
(13/1997), s. 46(1)(bb) as inserted (9.08.2010) by
Road Traffic Act
2010
(25/2010), s. 26(5), S.I. No. 394 of 2010; repealed (14.10.2014) by
Freedom of Information Act 2014
(30/2014), s. 5 and sch. 4, commenced as
per s. 1(2).
E16
Previous affecting provision: Road Safety Authority may be required by
Minister to provide advice in relation to functions under
Road Traffic Acts
1961 to 2004
(31.05.2006) by
Road Safety Authority Act 2006
(14/2006), s. 6(1)(a), commenced on enactment; repealed (28.10.2010) by
Road
Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 65(3)(c), S.I. No. 543 of 2011.
E17
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Road
Traffic Acts 1961 to 2005
not restricted (5.05.2006 to 1.05.2009) by
European Communities (Compulsory use of Safety Belts and Child Restraint
Systems in Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2006
(S.I. No. 240 of 2006), reg.
7(6).
E18
Previous affecting provision: functions of local authority for purposes
of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1995
specified (1.01.2002)
by
Local Government Act 2001
(37/2001), s. 63(1)(b), (2) and sch. 12 part
1, S.I. No. 588 of 2001. Sch. 12 substituted (31.12.2007) by
Water Services Act
2007
(30/2007), s. 115, S.I. No. 846 of 2007 which caused the
Road
Traffic Acts
to move from sch. 12 part 1 to part 2.
E19
Previous affecting provision: alcohol testing procedure prescribed
(21.07.2006) for proceedings under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to
2006
by
Road Traffic Act 2006
(23/2006), s. 4(9), S.I. No. 384 of
2006; repealed (28.10.2011) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 33(f),
S.I. No. 544 of 2011.
E20
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Road
Traffic Acts 1961 to 2004
restricted (24.01.2005) by
Road Traffic Act
2004
(44/2004), s. 27, S.I. No. 26 of 2005; repealed (28.10.11) by
Road
Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 87(2), S.I. No. 543 of 2011.
E21
Previous affecting provision: term “commissioner” defined
(24.01.2005) by
Road Traffic Act 2004
(44/2004), s. 28, S.I. No. 26 of
2005; repealed (31.05.2011) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 83(2),
S.I. No. 255 of 2011.
E22
Previous affecting provision: breath specimen procedure for offences
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2003
prescribed by
Road Traffic Act 1994
(7/1994), s. 12(1)(c), as substituted (1.12.2003)
by
Road Traffic Act 2003
(37/2003), s. 2, S.I. No. 647 of 2003; s. 12
repealed (29.10.11) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 33(c), S.I. No.
544 of 2011.
E23
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (9.09.1992) by
European Communities (Units of Measurement) Regulations 1992
(S.I. No.
255 of 1992), reg. 10(1), in operation as per reg. 1(2); spent on repeal of
provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology
Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E24
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (14.07.1988) by
European Communities (Tyre Pressure Gauges for Motor Vehicles) Regulations
1988
(S.I. No. 175 of 1988), reg. 4(1); spent on repeal of provisions of
Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E25
Previous amending provision: certain functions under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1984
transferred to Dublin Metropolitan
Streets Commission (1.06.1987) by
Dublin Metropolitan Streets Commission Act
1986
(30/1986), s. 7(1), S.I. No. 67 of 1987; transfer of functions
terminated prior to commencement of
Dublin Metropolitan Streets Commission Act
1986
(9.04.1987) by
Dublin Metropolitan Street Commission Act 1986
(Termination of Transfer of Functions) Order 1987
(S.I. No. 108 of 1987),
art. 2.
E26
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (10.09.1986) by
European Communities (Clinical Mercury-in-Glass Maximum Reading
Thermometers) Regulations 1986
(S.I. No. 305 of 1986), reg. 3(2); spent on
repeal of provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of
1997.
E27
Previous amending provision: discretion to transfer certain functions
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1984
to Dublin Transport
Authority created by
Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975
(14/1975), ss. 2(2), 3(1) as substituted by
Dublin Transport Authority Act
1986
(15/1986), s. 15(3), not commenced.
Dublin Transport Authority Act
1986
repealed (1.01.1988) by
Dublin Transport Authority (Dissolution)
Act 1987
(34/1987), s. 13, commenced as per s. 15(5) and amendments to 1975
Act superseded by later substitutions.
E28
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (1.11.1983) by
European Communities (Units of Measurement) Regulations 1983
(S.I. No.
235 of 1983), reg. 12(1), in operation as per reg. 1(2); revoked (9.09.1992) by
European Communities (Units of Measurement) Regulations 1992
(S.I. No.
255 of 1992), reg. 2, in operation as per reg. 1(2).
E29
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (8.05.1981) by
European Communities (Hot-Water Meters) Regulations 1981
(S.I. No. 172
of 1981), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of
collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E30
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (14.04.1981) by
European Communities (Automatic Checkweighing and Weight Grading Machines)
Regulations 1981
(S.I. No. 150 of 1981), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of
provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology
Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E31
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (1.04.1981) by
Packaged Goods (Quantity Control) Regulations 1981
(S.I. No. 39 of
1981), reg. 19, in operation as per reg. 1(2); spent on repeal of provisions of
Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E32
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (24.05.1979) by
European Communities (Measurement of Alcoholic Strength) Regulations
1979
(S.I. No. 187 of 1979), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of
Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E33
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (15.05.1979) by
European Communities (Measuring Systems for Liquids other than Water)
Regulations 1979
(S.I. No. 173 of 1979), reg. 3(3); spent on repeal of
provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology
Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E34
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (5.04.1979) by
European Communities (Non-Automatic Weighing Machines) Regulations 1979
(S.I. No. 128 of 1979), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming
part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996),
s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E35
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (17.11.1978) by
European Communities (Electrical Energy Meters) Regulations 1978
(S.I.
No. 320 of 1978), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of
collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E36
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (17.11.1978) by
European Communities (Taximeters) Regulations 1978
(S.I. No. 315 of
1978), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of collective
citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1
part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E37
Previous affecting provision: evidentiary provisions for proceedings
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1978
prescribed
(20.07.1978) by
Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978
(19/1978), s. 23(1), S.I.
No. 192 of 1978;
Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978
repealed (2.12.1994) by
Road Traffic Act 1994
(7/1994), s. 4(1), S.I. No. 350 of 1994.
E38
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (26.10.1977) by
European Communities (Measuring Instruments) Regulations 1977
(S.I. No.
328 of 1977), reg. 3; spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of
collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E39
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (12.10.1977) by
European Communities (Cold-water Meters) Regulations 1977
(S.I. No. 320
of 1977), reg. 3; spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of collective
citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1
part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E40
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (1.09.1977) by
European Communities (Measuring Container Bottles) Regulations 1977
(S.I. No. 237 of 1977), reg. 5(1), in operation as per reg. 1; spent on repeal of
provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology
Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E41
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (10.05.1976) by
European Communities (Units of Measurement) Regulations 1976
(S.I. No.
102 of 1976), reg. 5; spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of
collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E42
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (25.08.1975) by
European Communities (Weights and Measures of Length) Regulations 1975
(S.I. No. 200 of 1975), reg. 3; spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part
of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s.
6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E43
Previous amending provision: power to make arrangements to carry out
certain functions under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1973
and to designate certain offences to which s. 3 applies provided (12.07.1975) by
Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975
(14/1975), ss. 2(2) and
3(1), commenced on enactment; ss. 2(2) and 3(1) substituted as per E-note
above.
E44
Previous affecting provision: construction of term “licensing
authority” modified by
Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (International
Circulation) Order 1961
(S.I. No. 269 of 1961), art. 15(3) as substituted
(18.03.1964) by
Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (International Circulation)
(Amendment) Order 1964
(S.I. No. 59 of 1964), art. 4;
Mechanically
Propelled Vehicles (International Circulation) Order 1961
revoked
(1.01.1993) by
Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (International Circulation)
Order 1992
(S.I. No. 384 of 1992), art. 3 and sch. 1.
E45
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1928
restricted (14.03.1936) by
Weights and Measures Act 1936
(8/1936), s. 2(1), commenced on enactment;
repealed (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1
part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E46
Previous affecting provision: references to “trade” in
collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1904
construed
(1.06.1928) by
Weights and Measures Act 1928
(3/1928), s. 3, commenced on
enactment; repealed (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E47
Previous affecting provision: references to “inspector of weights
and measures” in collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to
1904
construed (1.06.1928) by
Weights and Measures Act 1928
(3/1928), s. 5(1)(b), commenced on enactment; repealed (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of
1997.
E48
Previous affecting provision: references to “stamp of
verification” in collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to
1904
construed (1.06.1928) by
Weights and Measures Act 1928
(3/1928), s. 13, commenced on enactment; repealed (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act
1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
Annotations
Modifications (not altering
text)
C1
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
restricted (28.10.2011) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 87(1), S.I.
No. 543 of 2011, as substituted (20.03.2014) by
Road Traffic Act 2014
(3/2014), s. 23, S.I. No. 147 of 2014.
Exemptions for emergency vehicles.
87.
—
[
(1) Requirements under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 relating to
vehicles and requirements, restrictions and prohibitions relating to the driving
and use of vehicles, other than those provided under sections 49, 50, 51A, 52 and
53 of the Principal Act, sections 12, 13 and 15 of the Act of 1994 and sections 4,
5, 11, 12 and 14 of this Act, do not apply to—
(
a
) the driving or
use by a member of the Garda Síochána, an ambulance service
(provided by a pre-hospital emergency care service provider recognised by the
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council established by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
Council (Establishment) Order 2000 (
S.I. No. 109 of 2000
)) or a fire brigade of a
fire authority (within the meaning of the
Fire Services Act 1981
)
of a vehicle in the performance of the duties of that member, or
(
b
) a person
driving or using a vehicle under the direction of a member of the Garda
Síochána,
where such use does not
endanger the safety of road users.
]
C2
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
restricted (21.09.2011) by
European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats)
Regulations 2011
(S.I. No. 477 of 2011), regs. 1(3), 42(22), sch. 2.
42.
— ...
(22) Notwithstanding any provision of any statute
listed in the Second Schedule that provides for the consent for a plan or project
to which this Regulation applies to be obtained by default on the failure of the
public authority to provide a response within a specified timescale or otherwise,
that provision shall not have effect in respect of any plan or project to which
this Regulation applies.
...
SECOND SCHEDULE
Number
Year
Short Title/Citation
...
...
...
...
...
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
...
C3
Term “Commissioner” construed (1.06.2011) by
Road Traffic
Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 83(1), S.I. No. 255 of 2011.
Functions of Commissioner of Garda Síochána.
83.
— (1) Any
reference to the Commissioner in the
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
or the
Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 is to be read as a reference to the Commissioner or
another member of the Garda Síochána not below the rank of Chief
Superintendent authorised by the Commissioner to act or carry out a function or
requirement on his or her behalf.
...
C4
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006
restricted (4.05.2009) by
Road Traffic (Specialised Vehicle Permits)
Regulations 2009
(S.I. No. 147 of 2009), reg. 6(1)(b)(ii), in operation as
per reg. 2.
Grant of specialised vehicle permits
6. (1) The Permits Officer may
grant a specialised vehicle permit if— ...
(
b
) he or she is satisfied
that— ...
(ii) the vehicle and that
operation will not otherwise contravene the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006,
Regulations made under those Acts, or any other law.
...
C5
Term “provisional licence” construed (30.10.2007) by
Road
Traffic Act 2006
(23/2006), s. 11(3), S.I. No. 718 of 2007.
Learner permit.
11.
— ...
(3) A reference to a provisional
licence in the
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006
or an instrument made
thereunder is to be read as a reference to a learner permit.
...
C6
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006
extended (21.07.2006) by
Road Traffic Act 2006
(23/2006), s. 2, S.I. No.
384 of 2006.
Regulations to give effect to acts of European
Communities.
2.
— The power to
make regulations under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 includes the power to
make provision in such regulations to give effect to—
(
a
) a provision of the
treaties of the European Communities, or
(
b
) an act adopted by an
institution of those Communities.
C7
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2002
modified by
Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975
(14/1975), s.
3(1), as substituted (3.04.2006) by
Road Traffic Act 2002
(12/2002), s.
12(1), S.I. No. 134 of 2006.
Provisions applying to certain offences relating to
vehicles.
[3.
—(1) (
a
)
This section applies to such of the offences specified in paragraph (
b
) as
may be declared by the Minister by regulations made after consultation with the
Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to be fixed charge offences and an
offence standing so declared is referred to in this section as a fixed charge
offence.
(
b
) The offences referred
to in paragraph (
a
) of this section are
(i) an offence under the
Road
Traffic Acts, 1961 to 2002
, relating to the prohibition or restriction of
the stopping or parking of mechanically propelled vehicles,
...
]
C8
Functions in relation to collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961
to 2002
transferred from Department of and Minister for Environment and
Local Government to Department of and Minister for Public Enterprise and terms
construed (18.06.2002) by
National Roads and Road Traffic (Transfer of
Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2002
(S.I. No.
298 of 2002). Note: name of Department of and Minister for Public Enterprise
changed to Department of and Minister for Transport (19.06.2002) by
Public
Enterprise (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order
2002
(S.I. No. 305 of 2002); name further changed to Department of and
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (2.04.2011) by
Transport (Alteration
of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011
(S.I. No. 141 of
2011).
3. (1) The administration and business in connection
with the exercise, performance or execution of any functions transferred by
Article 4 of this Order are transferred to the Department of Public Enterprise.
(2) References to the Department of the Environment
and Local Government contained in any Act or instrument made thereunder and
relating to any administration and business transferred by paragraph (1) of this
Article shall, on and after the commencement of this Order, be construed as
references to the Department of Public Enterprise.
4. (1) The functions vested in the Minister for the
Environment and Local Government—
(
a
) by or under—
(i) the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2002,
...
are transferred to the Minister for Public
Enterprise.
(2) References to the Minister for the Environment
and Local Government contained in any Act or instrument made thereunder and
relating to any functions transferred by this Article shall, on and after the
commencement of this Order, be construed as references to the Minister for Public
Enterprise.
C9
Application of Act extended (23.12.2001) by
Transport (Railway
Infrastructure) Act 2001
(55/2001), s. 56(1), commenced on enactment.
Prohibition on person disqualified for holding driving
licence from driving light rail vehicle on public road.
56.
—(1) A person
who is disqualified under the Act of 1961 for holding a driving licence (within
the meaning of section 22 of the Act of 1961) shall not drive a light rail vehicle
on a public road.
...
C10
Terms “road” and “public place” construed
(11.09.1998) by
Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998
(24/1998), s. 59, S.I. No. 327 of 1998.
Road for purposes of Road
Traffic Acts, 1961 to 1995.
59.
—For the avoidance of doubt it is
hereby declared that—
(
a
) the word “road”
includes, for the purposes of the provisions of the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to
1995, or any regulations made thereunder, a road in a State airport, and
(
b
) a State airport is, for the
purposes of any enactment, a public place.
C11
Application of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1987
modified (1.01.1994) by
Roads Act 1993
(14/1993), ss. 17(4), 23(1), S.I.
No. 406 of 1993.
Functions generally of the Authority.
17.
— ...
(4) The Minister may make
regulations providing that any function relating to national roads conferred on
him or on a road authority under any enactment (including this Act), or on the
Commissioner under the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to 1987, shall, where the Minister
is satisfied that the function could be more effectively performed by the
Authority, in lieu of being performed by him or by that authority or by the
Commissioner, be performed by the Authority with effect from a date specified in
the regulations.
...
The Authority and traffic management.
23.
—(1) The
Authority may at any time make recommendations in writing to the Commissioner in
relation to the performance of his functions under the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to
1987 and the Commissioner shall have regard to such recommendations in the
performance of his functions.
...
C12
Application of Act modified (1.01.1993) by
Mechanically Propelled
Vehicles (International Circulation) Order 1992
(S.I. No. 384 of 1992),
art. 10(1) and (3).
Visitor’s Driving or Provisional Licence.
10.
(1) In respect of the
grant of a visitor’s driving licence or a visitor’s provisional licence
and the holding of such licences, the Road Traffic Act, 1961 and the Regulations
of 1989 shall be modified as follows:—
(
a
) An application for a
visitor’s driving licence or a visitor’s provisional licence may be made
to the Automobile Association.
(
b
) The words
“Visitor’s Driving Licence” shall, in the case of a visitor’s
driving licence, be inserted in the authorised form referred to in article 16 of
the said Regulations.
(
c
) The words
“Visitor’s Provisional Licence” shall, in the case of a
visitor’s provisional licence, be inserted in the authorised form referred to
in article 23 of the said Regulations.
(
d
) Sub-article (2) of
article 14 of the said regulations shall not apply to a visitor’s driving
licence.
(
e
) The references in
sub-article (4) of article 15 of the said Regulations to a driving licence shall
(in respect of an application for a visitor’s driving licence) be construed
as if it included a reference to a driving permit.
(
f
) Paragraph (
a
)
of sub-article (1) of article 29 of the said Regulations shall (in respect of an
application for a visitor’s driving licence) be construed as if the reference
to a driving licence in respect of a category where a reference to a driving
permit issued in respect of that category or in respect of a category of vehicles
which includes vehicles of that category or the majority of vehicles of that
category.
...
(3) (
a
) For the purpose of
the grant of a visitor’s driving licence, in any of the enactments specified
in (sub-paragraph (b)) of this paragraph the term “licensing authority”
shall include the Automobile Association.
(
b
) The enactments
referred to in sub-paragraph (
a
) of this paragraph are —the Roads
Act, 1920, the Finance (Excise Duties) (Vehicles) Act, 1952 (No. 24 of 1952), the
Road Traffic Act, 1961 and the orders and regulations made under the said Acts.
...
C13
Term “class of mechanically propelled vehicles” in
collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1984
construed (7.11.1989) by
European Communities (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1989
(S.I. No.
287 of 1989), reg. 2.
2. A reference in the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to
1984, to a class of mechanically propelled vehicles shall be construed as a
reference to a class or category of such vehicles and cognate words and
expressions shall be construed accordingly.
Editorial Notes
E1
Prospective affecting provision: procedure prescribed for costs
relating to offences under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to
2010
by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 82, not commenced as of
date of revision.
E2
Prospective affecting provision: prescribed offences under collectively
cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
subjected to payment deposit notice
procedure by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 50, not commenced as of
date of revision.
E3
Power pursuant to section and s. 5 exercised (1.01.2021) by
Road
Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2020
(S.I. No. 639
of 2020), in effect as pre reg. 1(2)
E4
Power pursuant to section and s. 5 exercised (1.01.2021) by
Road
Traffic (Requirement to have Audible Warning Devices on Vehicles) Regulations
2020
(S.I. No. 638 of 2020), in effect as pre reg. 1(2)
E5
Procedure for fixed charge offences under collectively cited
Road
Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
prescribed (1.06.2017) by
Road Traffic Act
2010
(25/2010), Part 3 (ss. 34-49), S.I. No. 241 of 2017.
E6
Records of Medical Bureau of Road Safety performing certain functions
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2014
exempted from
application of
Freedom of Information Act 2014
(14.10.2014) by
Freedom
of Information Act 2014
(30/2014), s. 6 and sch. 1 part 1(u), commenced as
per s. 1(2).
E7
Alcohol testing procedure and evidentiary requirements prescribed
(28.10.2011) for offences and proceedings under collectively cited
Road Traffic
Acts 1961 to 2010
by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), ss. 9, 10, 20
and 25(4), S.I. No. 543 of 2011, as last amended (13.04.2017) by
Road Traffic
Act 2016
(21/2016), ss. 10, 11 and 17, S.I. No. 129 of 2017.
E8
Procedure prescribed for production of driving licence (28.10.2011)
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
by
Road Traffic
Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 61, S.I. No. 543 of 2011, as amended (28.10.2011) by
Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011
(28/2011), s. 9(l), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.
E9
Road Safety Authority designated as authority responsible for certain
vehicle testing arrangements required under the collectively cited
Road Traffic
Acts 1961 to 2006
(13.09.2006) by
Road Safety Authority Act 2006
(Conferral of Functions) Order 2006
(S.I. No. 477 of 2006), art.
3(a)(i).
E10
Functions under
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2004
assigned to Road
Safety Authority (31.05.2006) by
Road Safety Authority Act 2006
(14/2006),
s. 4(1), commenced on enactment.
E11
Road Safety Authority charged with keeping Road Traffic Acts under
review and submitting proposals (1.09.2005) by
Safety, Health and Welfare At
Work Act 2005
(10/2005), ss. 2(1), 57(1)(a), (c) and sch. 1, S.I. No. 328
of 2005.
E12
Requirement to produce driving licence to court prescribed in relation
to collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
by
Road Traffic Act
2002
(12/2002), s. 22(1) as substituted (24.01.2005) by
Road Traffic Act
2004
(44/2004), s. 21, S.I. No. 26 of 2005; and subsequently substituted
(28.10.11) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 63, S.I. No. 543 of
2011.
E13
Duty to give information to member of Garda Síochána for
offences under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1995
imposed
(23.12.2001) by
Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001
(55/2001), s.
59(1), commenced on enactment.
E14
Procedure prescribed (2.12.1994) for evidence in certain proceedings
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006
by
Road Traffic
Act 1994
(7/1994), s. 21, S.I. No. 350 of 1994, as amended (4.10.2006) by
Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006
(28/2006), s. 1(1)(f), commenced on
enactment; s. 21 repealed by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 33(c), not
commenced as of date of revision.
E15
Previous affecting provision: certain records held under collectively
cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010
exempted from application of
Freedom of Information Act 1997
by
Freedom of Information Act
1997
(13/1997), s. 46(1)(bb) as inserted (9.08.2010) by
Road Traffic Act
2010
(25/2010), s. 26(5), S.I. No. 394 of 2010; repealed (14.10.2014) by
Freedom of Information Act 2014
(30/2014), s. 5 and sch. 4, commenced as
per s. 1(2).
E16
Previous affecting provision: Road Safety Authority may be required by
Minister to provide advice in relation to functions under
Road Traffic Acts
1961 to 2004
(31.05.2006) by
Road Safety Authority Act 2006
(14/2006), s. 6(1)(a), commenced on enactment; repealed (28.10.2010) by
Road
Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 65(3)(c), S.I. No. 543 of 2011.
E17
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Road
Traffic Acts 1961 to 2005
not restricted (5.05.2006 to 1.05.2009) by
European Communities (Compulsory use of Safety Belts and Child Restraint
Systems in Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2006
(S.I. No. 240 of 2006), reg.
7(6).
E18
Previous affecting provision: functions of local authority for purposes
of collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1995
specified (1.01.2002)
by
Local Government Act 2001
(37/2001), s. 63(1)(b), (2) and sch. 12 part
1, S.I. No. 588 of 2001. Sch. 12 substituted (31.12.2007) by
Water Services Act
2007
(30/2007), s. 115, S.I. No. 846 of 2007 which caused the
Road
Traffic Acts
to move from sch. 12 part 1 to part 2.
E19
Previous affecting provision: alcohol testing procedure prescribed
(21.07.2006) for proceedings under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to
2006
by
Road Traffic Act 2006
(23/2006), s. 4(9), S.I. No. 384 of
2006; repealed (28.10.2011) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 33(f),
S.I. No. 544 of 2011.
E20
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Road
Traffic Acts 1961 to 2004
restricted (24.01.2005) by
Road Traffic Act
2004
(44/2004), s. 27, S.I. No. 26 of 2005; repealed (28.10.11) by
Road
Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 87(2), S.I. No. 543 of 2011.
E21
Previous affecting provision: term “commissioner” defined
(24.01.2005) by
Road Traffic Act 2004
(44/2004), s. 28, S.I. No. 26 of
2005; repealed (31.05.2011) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 83(2),
S.I. No. 255 of 2011.
E22
Previous affecting provision: breath specimen procedure for offences
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2003
prescribed by
Road Traffic Act 1994
(7/1994), s. 12(1)(c), as substituted (1.12.2003)
by
Road Traffic Act 2003
(37/2003), s. 2, S.I. No. 647 of 2003; s. 12
repealed (29.10.11) by
Road Traffic Act 2010
(25/2010), s. 33(c), S.I. No.
544 of 2011.
E23
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (9.09.1992) by
European Communities (Units of Measurement) Regulations 1992
(S.I. No.
255 of 1992), reg. 10(1), in operation as per reg. 1(2); spent on repeal of
provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology
Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E24
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (14.07.1988) by
European Communities (Tyre Pressure Gauges for Motor Vehicles) Regulations
1988
(S.I. No. 175 of 1988), reg. 4(1); spent on repeal of provisions of
Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E25
Previous amending provision: certain functions under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1984
transferred to Dublin Metropolitan
Streets Commission (1.06.1987) by
Dublin Metropolitan Streets Commission Act
1986
(30/1986), s. 7(1), S.I. No. 67 of 1987; transfer of functions
terminated prior to commencement of
Dublin Metropolitan Streets Commission Act
1986
(9.04.1987) by
Dublin Metropolitan Street Commission Act 1986
(Termination of Transfer of Functions) Order 1987
(S.I. No. 108 of 1987),
art. 2.
E26
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (10.09.1986) by
European Communities (Clinical Mercury-in-Glass Maximum Reading
Thermometers) Regulations 1986
(S.I. No. 305 of 1986), reg. 3(2); spent on
repeal of provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of
1997.
E27
Previous amending provision: discretion to transfer certain functions
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1984
to Dublin Transport
Authority created by
Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975
(14/1975), ss. 2(2), 3(1) as substituted by
Dublin Transport Authority Act
1986
(15/1986), s. 15(3), not commenced.
Dublin Transport Authority Act
1986
repealed (1.01.1988) by
Dublin Transport Authority (Dissolution)
Act 1987
(34/1987), s. 13, commenced as per s. 15(5) and amendments to 1975
Act superseded by later substitutions.
E28
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (1.11.1983) by
European Communities (Units of Measurement) Regulations 1983
(S.I. No.
235 of 1983), reg. 12(1), in operation as per reg. 1(2); revoked (9.09.1992) by
European Communities (Units of Measurement) Regulations 1992
(S.I. No.
255 of 1992), reg. 2, in operation as per reg. 1(2).
E29
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (8.05.1981) by
European Communities (Hot-Water Meters) Regulations 1981
(S.I. No. 172
of 1981), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of
collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E30
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (14.04.1981) by
European Communities (Automatic Checkweighing and Weight Grading Machines)
Regulations 1981
(S.I. No. 150 of 1981), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of
provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology
Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E31
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (1.04.1981) by
Packaged Goods (Quantity Control) Regulations 1981
(S.I. No. 39 of
1981), reg. 19, in operation as per reg. 1(2); spent on repeal of provisions of
Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E32
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (24.05.1979) by
European Communities (Measurement of Alcoholic Strength) Regulations
1979
(S.I. No. 187 of 1979), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of
Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E33
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (15.05.1979) by
European Communities (Measuring Systems for Liquids other than Water)
Regulations 1979
(S.I. No. 173 of 1979), reg. 3(3); spent on repeal of
provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology
Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E34
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (5.04.1979) by
European Communities (Non-Automatic Weighing Machines) Regulations 1979
(S.I. No. 128 of 1979), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming
part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996),
s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E35
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (17.11.1978) by
European Communities (Electrical Energy Meters) Regulations 1978
(S.I.
No. 320 of 1978), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of
collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E36
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (17.11.1978) by
European Communities (Taximeters) Regulations 1978
(S.I. No. 315 of
1978), reg. 3(2); spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of collective
citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1
part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E37
Previous affecting provision: evidentiary provisions for proceedings
under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1978
prescribed
(20.07.1978) by
Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978
(19/1978), s. 23(1), S.I.
No. 192 of 1978;
Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978
repealed (2.12.1994) by
Road Traffic Act 1994
(7/1994), s. 4(1), S.I. No. 350 of 1994.
E38
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (26.10.1977) by
European Communities (Measuring Instruments) Regulations 1977
(S.I. No.
328 of 1977), reg. 3; spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of
collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E39
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (12.10.1977) by
European Communities (Cold-water Meters) Regulations 1977
(S.I. No. 320
of 1977), reg. 3; spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of collective
citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1
part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E40
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (1.09.1977) by
European Communities (Measuring Container Bottles) Regulations 1977
(S.I. No. 237 of 1977), reg. 5(1), in operation as per reg. 1; spent on repeal of
provisions of Act forming part of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology
Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E41
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (10.05.1976) by
European Communities (Units of Measurement) Regulations 1976
(S.I. No.
102 of 1976), reg. 5; spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part of
collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E42
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1961
restricted (25.08.1975) by
European Communities (Weights and Measures of Length) Regulations 1975
(S.I. No. 200 of 1975), reg. 3; spent on repeal of provisions of Act forming part
of collective citation (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s.
6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E43
Previous amending provision: power to make arrangements to carry out
certain functions under collectively cited
Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1973
and to designate certain offences to which s. 3 applies provided (12.07.1975) by
Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975
(14/1975), ss. 2(2) and
3(1), commenced on enactment; ss. 2(2) and 3(1) substituted as per E-note
above.
E44
Previous affecting provision: construction of term “licensing
authority” modified by
Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (International
Circulation) Order 1961
(S.I. No. 269 of 1961), art. 15(3) as substituted
(18.03.1964) by
Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (International Circulation)
(Amendment) Order 1964
(S.I. No. 59 of 1964), art. 4;
Mechanically
Propelled Vehicles (International Circulation) Order 1961
revoked
(1.01.1993) by
Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (International Circulation)
Order 1992
(S.I. No. 384 of 1992), art. 3 and sch. 1.
E45
Previous affecting provision: application of collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1928
restricted (14.03.1936) by
Weights and Measures Act 1936
(8/1936), s. 2(1), commenced on enactment;
repealed (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1
part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E46
Previous affecting provision: references to “trade” in
collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to 1904
construed
(1.06.1928) by
Weights and Measures Act 1928
(3/1928), s. 3, commenced on
enactment; repealed (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1)
and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
E47
Previous affecting provision: references to “inspector of weights
and measures” in collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to
1904
construed (1.06.1928) by
Weights and Measures Act 1928
(3/1928), s. 5(1)(b), commenced on enactment; repealed (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act 1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of
1997.
E48
Previous affecting provision: references to “stamp of
verification” in collectively cited
Weights and Measures Acts 1878 to
1904
construed (1.06.1928) by
Weights and Measures Act 1928
(3/1928), s. 13, commenced on enactment; repealed (12.05.1997) by
Metrology Act
1996
(27/1996), s. 6(1) and sch. 1 part 1, S.I. No. 177 of 1997.
PART
I
Preliminary And General
Section
1.
Short title.
2.
Commencement.
3.
Interpretation.
4.
Application to persons and
vehicles in the service of the State.
5.
General provisions with
respect to regulations.
6.
Approval of bye-laws made by
the Commissioner.
7.
Proof of certain bye-laws and
rules.
8.
Finance.
9.
Disposal of fees and
fines.
10.
Repeals.
PART
II
General Provisions relating To Vehicles
11.
Regulations in relation to use
of vehicles in public places.
12.
Maximum weights.
13.
Special permits for particular
vehicles.
14.
Weight unladen.
15.
Weighbridges.
16.
Requirements with respect to
weighing.
17.
Expenses of extraordinary
traffic.
18.
Tests of mechanically
propelled vehicles.
19.
Production of test certificate
on demand.
20.
Powers of occasional
examination, inspection and test.
PART
III
Driving Licences
21.
Licensing
authority.
22.
Application for Irish driving
licence.
22A.
Disqualification for applying
for Irish driving licence or learner permit if disqualified for holding
such.
22B.
Prohibition on applying for
another Irish driving licence or learner permit in respect of a licence
or permit already held in respect of vehicle.
23.
Grant of Irish driving
licence.
23A.
Recognition of foreign driving
licences.
23B.
Recognition of foreign driving
licences held by certain persons.
23C.
Automatic revocation of
driving licence where holder is subject of deportation order.
23D.
Endorsement of revocation of
driving licence on license record relating to holder.
23E.
Retention of revoked driving
licence by member of Garda Síochána.
24.
Signing of driving licence by
grantee thereof.
(Repealed)
25.
Period during which driving
licence has effect.
(Repealed)
26.
Consequential disqualification
orders.
27.
Ancillary disqualification
orders.
28.
Special disqualification
orders.
29.
Removal of disqualification
under consequential or ancillary disqualification order.
30.
Operation of disqualification
order.
31.
Disqualifications related to
age.
32.
Disqualification on grounds of
health.
33.
Certificates of
competency.
34.
Certificates of
fitness
35.
Provisional
licence.
35A.
Offences by owner of
mechanically propelled vehicle driven by another person.
36.
Order for endorsement in case
of conviction, disqualification order or removal of
disqualification.
37.
Transfer of endorsement to new
licence.
(Repealed)
38.
Prohibition on driving without
driving licence.
39.
Prohibition on applying for
driving licence when disqualified.
40.
Production of driving licence
on demand by member of Garda Síochána.
41.
Writing of signature on demand
by member of Garda Síochána.
42.
Regulations under Part
III.
43.
Transitional provisions (Part
III).
PART
IV
Speed Limits
44.
Ordinary speed limits.
(Repealed)
44A.
General speed limit
(Repealed)
44B.
Motorway Speed Limit.
(Repealed)
45.
Built-up area speed
limits.
(Repealed)
46.
Special speed limits.
(Repealed)
47.
Offence of exceeding speed
limit.
PART
V
Driving Offences
48.
Driving mechanically propelled
vehicle when unfit.
49.
Driving mechanically propelled
vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug.
(Repealed)
50.
Being in charge of
mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicating
liquor or drug.
51.
Driving animal-drawn vehicle
or pedal cycle while under influence of intoxicating liquor or
drug.
(Repealed)
51A.
Driving without reasonable
consideration.
52.
Careless driving.
53.
Dangerous driving.
54.
Driving of dangerously
defective vehicle.
55.
Parking vehicle in dangerous
position.
PART
VI
Compulsory Insurance Of Mechanically Propelled Vehicles
56.
Obligation to be insured or
guaranteed.
56A.
Obligation to supply vehicle
insurer or certain intermediaries with certain information.
56B.
Transitional provision
(section 56A).
57.
Fine in lieu of damages and
imprisonment in addition to damages.
58.
Vehicle insurer.
59.
Vehicle guarantor.
60.
Exempted person.
61.
Deposits by exempted
persons.
62.
Approved policy of
insurance.
63.
Approved guarantee.
64.
Fraud in obtaining policy or
guarantee.
65.
Excepted persons
66.
Certificate of insurance and
certificate of guarantee.
67.
Effect of certificate of
insurance or guarantee.
68.
Certificate of
exemption.
69.
Production of certificate on
demand.
69A.
Insurance of certain vehicles
entering the State.
69B.
Insurance of certain trailers
towed by a vehicle.
69C.
Dispatch of
vehicles.
70.
Obligation to deliver up
certificate.
71.
Obligation of insured or
principal debtor to give notice of accident.
72.
Obligation of user of vehicle
to give notice of accident.
72A.
Notice of accident involving
vehicle temporarily in the State.
73.
Obligation to give information
as to insurance.
74.
Amendment of Assurance
Companies Act, 1909.
75.
Regulations in relation to
certificates, keeping of records and giving of information.
76.
Miscellaneous provisions in
relation to insured or guaranteed moneys.
77.
Application and repayment of
deposit.
78.
Provisions relating to Motor
Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland.
78A.
Vehicle insurers to provide
details of motor insurance policies.
78B.
Recovery of sums paid by Motor
Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland.
79.
Exception of
pedestrian-controlled vehicles.
80.
Special provisions for
non-residents.
81.
Transitional provisions (Part
VI).
81A.
Non-application of Part to
motorsports events, etc.
PART
VII
Control And Operation Of Public Service Vehicles
82.
Regulations in relation to
control and operation of public service vehicles.
83.
Annual inspection and
verification of taximeters.
(Repealed)
84.
Bye-laws in relation to stands
for street service vehicles.
(Repealed)
85.
Stopping places and stands for
omnibuses.
86.
Bye-laws with respect to
stopping places and stands for omnibuses.
(Repealed)
87.
Property left in public
service vehicle.
PART
VIII
Regulation Of Traffic
88.
Bye-laws for the general
control of traffic and pedestrians.
(Repealed)
89.
Bye-laws for the control of
traffic and pedestrians in specified areas.
(Repealed)
90.
Parking of vehicles on public
roads.
(Repealed)
91.
Control of traffic when there
is event attracting large assembly, etc.
92.
Prevention of obstruction of
traffic by fairs and markets.
93.
Protection of bridges from
excessive burdens.
94.
Closing of particular roads to
vehicles.
95.
Traffic signs.
96.
Patrol of places where
school-children cross public roads.
97.
Removal of vehicles abandoned
or unlawfully parked.
98.
Prohibition of obstruction of
traffic.
99.
Prohibition of unauthorised
holding or getting on to vehicles.
100.
Cyclists holding on to other
vehicles.
100A.
Driver of
powered personal transporter holding on to other vehicle.
101.
Provision of car parks by
local authorities.
101A.
Control of
vehicles by bollards and ramps.
(Repealed)
101B.
Immobilisation, removal etc. of unlawfully parked vehicles.
101C.
Control of
access to and egress from construction sites by vehicles.
101D.
Roadworks.
PART
IX
Miscellaneous
102.
General penalty.
103.
Special provision applying
where certain offences are alleged to have been committed.
(Repealed)
104.
Notice of offence.
(Repealed)
105.
Evidence of speed.
(Repealed)
106.
Duties on occurrence of
accident.
107.
Duty to give information on
demand by member of Garda Síochána.
108.
Right to demand name and
address of pedal cyclist.
109.
Obligation to stop.
109A.
Powers of
Garda Síochána in relation to dangerous driving.
110.
Disposition of vehicle on
arrest of person in charge.
111.
Identification of member of
Garda Síochána.
112.
Taking vehicle without
authority.
113.
Unauthorised interference with
mechanism of vehicle.
114.
Limitations on periods of
continuous driving.
115.
Penalty for false declaration,
etc.
116.
Liability of Minister for
Finance for negligent use of mechanically propelled vehicle.
(Repealed)
117.
Extension of personal
liability for negligent use of mechanically propelled vehicle.
(Repealed)
118.
Liability in respect of person
using mechanically propelled vehicle with consent of owner.
119.
Reimbursement of
hospitals.
(Repealed)
120.
Promotion of road
safety
121.
Calculation of passenger
accommodation of mechanically propelled vehicles.
122.
Keeping and use of
petroleum.
(Repealed)
123.
Extended power of making
regulations in relation to application for licence under Finance (Excise
Duties) (Vehicles) Act, 1952.
124.
Restriction on section 23 of
Criminal Justice Act, 1951.
125.
Saving for indictment for
nuisance.
126.
Saving for general power of
Commissioner.
127.
Modification of Motor Car
(International Circulation) Act, 1909.
FIRST SCHEDULE
Enactments Repealed
SECOND SCHEDULE
Offences under this Act
involving Consequential Disqualification Orders
Number
24
of
1961