Question 1

What does the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Enables linking of driver licence and vehicle ownership records by requiring driver numbers or PPS numbers when applying for vehicle licences, helping gardaí identify drivers and assign penalty points correctly. Requires motor insurers to provide detailed policy information to a national database (MTPL) within 5 working days of policy issue, cancellation or amendment, to identify uninsured vehicles and disqualified drivers. Introduces legal framework for testing autonomous vehicles on public roads, powered personal transporters (e-scooters), e-bikes, and strengthens enforcement against dangerous scrambler use.

Question 2

What stage is the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Transport, and was introduced on 19 Oct 2021.

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