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Double Penalty Points at Xmas's

  • 07-04-2004 9:40am
    #1
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I was away over Xmass and this is one of the things they do,I think it would be a good idea here.


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,518 ✭✭✭krankykitty


    That is ridiculous
    Why over Christmas????


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,221 ✭✭✭BrianD


    It's common in other countries to double up penalty points during holiday periods ...xmas, easter, long weekends. Gives people another reason to slow down and drive carefully.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    Why Christmas...look at the numbers people are more likley to Drink and drive over Christmas and on long weekends.I think it would be a very good idea,if you dont drink and drive and you drive safely you will not mind.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,102 ✭✭✭Genghis


    It's a good idea, and imho would be more effective (and less costly) than the current campaigns which run around theses periods hoping to achieve the same end.

    I wonder if the legislation as it currently exists could facilitate this? I would imagine something like this would have to be specifically catered for, I doubt the minister could simply decide to change penalty points "at will". Also, what would happen if you disputed one of these bank holiday offences - if you lose are you still done for four points (and if so, why would anyone Not appeal - how would the courts handle that?), or would it be 6, or would it be 8? If that is the case, then you have to re-evaluate the points system - you could lose your licence for speeding twice, which then seems harsher than the offences.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    I am sure there would be many snags to sort out but as you said it would do a lot to slow people down.I agree it would take some time as a amendment would be needed but if it saves peoples lives well its well worth a go.


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