Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
205. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to set out the Irish and EU legislation regulating the use of heavy goods vehicles, HGVs, on Irish roads; whether all relevant EU legislation on this matter has been transposed; and to set out in summary form the principal provisions of this legislation and the sections of the legislation dealing with enforcement of HGV restrictions. [44594/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have set out, in the table included, the EU and national legislation governing the use of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on our roads.
On local road restrictions, two main statutory instruments allow authorities to implement local restrictions on HGVs for certain roads.
The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (SI 182/1997), www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1997/si/182/made/en/print, restrict vehicles of certain types entering specified areas.
The Road Traffic (Control of Traffic) Regulations 2006 (SI 638/2006) www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2006/si/638/made/en/print allow road authorities to restrict or prohibit certain non-passenger vehicles, including HGVs, from entering specified roads during specified periods, such as the 5-axle HGV ban in operation in Dublin City and in a number of other locations.
Following engagement with An Garda Síochána and the local authority sector, my Department introduced regulations this year which make it a fixed charge notice offence for an HGV to enter a restricted area without a permit. This financial penalty will allow for more efficient enforcement of such restrictions and deter HGV drivers from entering restricted areas without permission.
Individual road authorities are best placed to assess local vehicle requirements, based on road safety or traffic management. My Department has no role in deciding where or in what circumstances HGV restrictions should apply.
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Act/EU Directive/Regulation |
Subject Matter |
Enabling Irish Legislation (including amendments) |
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EU Regulation 561/2006 EC |
Driver’s Hours |
SI 229/2017 as amended by SI 567/2023 |
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EU Regulation 165/2014 |
Tachographs |
SI 229/2017 as amended by SI 567/2023 |
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Trade & Cooperation Agreement |
Driver’s Hours & Tachographs |
SI 567/2023 |
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Trade & Cooperation Agreement |
Cabotage |
SI 698/2011 as amended by SI 209/2023 and SI 318/2024 |
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Operator Licensing |
Road Transport Act 2011 (31/2011) |
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Regulations EC 1071, 1072 and 1073 of 2009 |
1071 – Establishing common rules for the pursuit of the road transport operator occupation 1072 – Access to the international road haulage market including cabotage 1073 - Access to the international market for coach and bus services |
SI 265/2018 as amended by SI 208/2023
SI 698/2011 as amended by SI 209/2023, SI 318/2024 and SI 506/2013 |
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Directive 2003/59/EC repealed by Directive (EU) 2022/2561 |
Driver CPC |
SI 359/2008 as amended by SI 348/2009, SI 569/2009, SI 423/2010. SI 86/2012, SI 345/2013, SI 487/2014, SI 178/2020 and SI 380/2021 |
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Directive 1057/2020/EU |
Posting of Drivers |
SI 438/2022 |
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Directive 2006/1/EC |
Hired Vehicles |
SI 566/2023 |
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Directive 2002/15/EC |
Working Time (Mobile Transport Workers) |
SI 36/2012 as amended by SI 49/2015 |
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Directive 2006/22/EC |
Enforcement Directive |
SI 545/2007 as amended by SI 116/2010 and SI 398/2022 |
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Directive 92/106/EEC |
Combined transport |
SI 60/1994 |
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Interbus Agreement |
Give effect to the Agreement on the international occasional carriage of passengers by coach and bus. Designation of competent authorities and authorised inspecting officers for the purposes of the Regulations. |
SI 694/2020 |
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Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 |
CVR Testing, Roadside and Premises Inspections |
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Directive 2014/47/EU |
Technical Roadside Inspections |
SI 161/2018 as amended by SI 132/2023 |
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Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 |
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Regulations |
SI 348/2013 |
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Regulation EU 2018/858 |
Type Approval Framework |
SI 556/2020 as amended by SI 201/2024 |
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Directive 96/53/EC |
Weights and Dimensions Directive |
SI 5/2003 (as amended), SI 223/2000 |
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Directive 2014/45/EU |
Roadworthiness Directive |
SI 347/2013 |
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Directive 92/6/EEC |
Speed limitation devices |
SI 831/2005 |
