Charge for driving in a bus lane & Garda stop signal?

HowItsMade

Is driving in a bus lane punishable by penalty points?
Also what's the correct signal for a Garda to pull over a driver. Ie. Is standing on the side of the road and putting out a hand considered a signal?

Asking for a friend of course.

Can't find points or fine online.

ohnonotgmail

No penalty points for driving in a bus lane. €60 fine.

Failure to act in accordance with a Garda signal attracts one penalty point and €80 fine. A garda putting out a hand is a clear indication to stop.

Fines and points increase if not paid within 28 days.

I can't tell you why

They could get you on "Failure to comply with traffic lane markings" which is just one point. Although I would see this as being slightly different. The correct signal for a Garda to pull over a car is what ever they want. Some don't make it obvious. But there is no arguing with them!

HowItsMade

I can't tell you why wrote: »

They could get you on "Failure to comply with traffic lane markings" which is just one point. Although I would see this as being slightly different. The correct signal for a Garda to pull over a car is what ever they want. Some don't make it obvious. But there is no arguing with them!

"The correct signal for a Garda to pull over a car is what ever they want."

Surely there must be a standard set of signals or gestures to pull someone in.

ohnonotgmail

HowItsMade wrote: »

"The correct signal for a Garda to pull over a car is what ever they want."

Surely there must be a standard set of signals or gestures to pull someone in.

putting out a hand or gesturing to the side of the road are the usual signals. both pretty clear

I can't tell you why

HowItsMade wrote: »

"The correct signal for a Garda to pull over a car is what ever they want."

Surely there must be a standard set of signals or gestures to pull someone in.

If you Google "Garda Stop Hand Signal" images this is probably your first result.

But we could also add:
one hand out to point to where they want you to go,
one hand waving in the direction they want you to move,
both of these combined,
as above with a torch,
setting up a check point,
blue flashing lights while driving behind or in front of you,
and generally being in front of you.

Wishbone Ash

HowItsMade wrote: »

.. Is standing on the side of the road and putting out a hand considered a signal?...

That's perfectly acceptable if the Garda is on foot. How else would you expect him/her to do it?

If the Garda is driving behind, the standard practice is to activate the blue lights and a short blast of the siren. If you are unsure if it's for you or whether they need to pass to respond to an emergency, you'll soon know as they will pull in behind or in front - otherwise they will simply pass you and continue on their journey.

I was pulled over while cycling a few years ago by Garda Sergeant in an unmarked car using sirens and blue lights. While he was questioning me I asked if the 'drama' was necessary (i.e. lights and sirens). He said it was standard protocol.

HowItsMade

Rumour has it the person received a €60 fine for driving in a bus lane with no other offences attched. Not a penalty point offence either. Somewhat happy ending.