S.I. No. 227/2024 - Road Traffic Act 2010 (Part 3) (Fixed Charge Offences) Regulations 2024

Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in

“Iris Oifigiúil” of 21st May, 2024.

I, Eamon Ryan, Minister for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by sections 34 (inserted by section 23 of the Road Traffic Act 2016 (No. 21 of 2016)) and 41 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010) (as adapted by the Transport, Tourism and Sport (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 351 of 2020 )) and after consultation with the Minister for Justice with respect to offences declared to be fixed charge offences under the said section 34(2)(a) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby make the following regulations:

1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Road Traffic Act 2010 (Part 3) (Fixed Charge Offences) Regulations 2024.

2. In these Regulations—

“Act of 1968” means Road Traffic Act 1968 (No. 25 of 1968);

“Act of 1994” means Road Traffic Act 1994 (No. 7 of 1994);

“Act of 2006” means Road Traffic Act 2006 (No. 23 of 2006);

“Act of 2010” means Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010);

“electric scooter” has the meaning assigned to it in Regulation 2 of the Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024 (S. I No. 199 of 2024);

“No. 2 Act of 2011” means Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (No. 28 of 2011);

“Principal Act” means Road Traffic Act 1961 (No. 24 of 1961);

“Regulations of 1997” means Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 ( S.I. No. 182 of 1997 );

“Regulations of 2012” means Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2012) ( S.I. No. 332 of 2012 );

“Regulations of 2024” means the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 ( S.I. No. 222 of 2024 ).

3. The following are revoked:

(a) the Road Traffic (Fixed Charge Offences — Cyclists) Regulations 2015 ( S.I. No. 331 of 2015 );

(b) the Road Traffic Act 2010 (Part 3) (Fixed Charge Offences) Regulations 2022 ( S.I. No. 526 of 2022 ).

4. The form set out in the Schedule to the Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 36(1) (Prescribed Notice) Regulations 2017 ( S.I. No. 243 of 2017 ) is amended—

(a) in the English language version, in the item with the heading “Alleged Offence”, by inserting “[electric scooter]*” after “[pedal cycle]”, and

(b) in the Irish language version, by substituting for the item with the heading “An Cion Líomhnaithe”, the following:

“An Cion Líomhnaithe

Líomhnaítear [go ndearna tú cion]* [gur rinneadh cion]* (sonraigh an cion, lena n-áirítear an luas agus an crios luais – más cion sárú luais atá i gceist) a bhain le tiomáint nó l’úsáid [feithicil inneallghluaiste ar a bhfuil an marc aitheantais ......]* [rothar cos]* [scútar leictreach]* in áit phoiblí ag ............. (cuir isteach an suíomh) ar ........... (cuir isteach an t-am) ar an .......... (cuir isteach an dáta).

*scrios amach mar is cuí.”.

5. The form set out in the Schedule to the Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 35(6)) (Prescribed Document) Regulations 2017 ( S.I. No. 245 of 2017 ) is amended—

(a) in the English language version, by replacing “And their” for “And, if known, his or her—”, and

(b) in the Irish language version, by deleting “agus más eol iad-”.

6. The form set out in the Schedule to the Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 44(3)) (Prescribed Notice) Regulations 2017 ( S.I. No. 300 of 2017 ) is amended—

(a) in the English language version, in the item with the heading “Alleged Offence”, by inserting “[electric scooter]*” after “[pedal cycle]”, and

(b) in the Irish language version, by substituting for the item with the heading “An Cion Líomhnaithe”, the following:

“An Cion Líomhnaithe

Líomhnaítear [go ndearna tú cion]* [gur rinneadh cion]* (sonraigh an cion, lena n-áirítear an luas agus an crios luais – más cion sárú luais atá i gceist) a bhain le tiomáint nó l’úsáid [feithicil inneallghluaiste ar a bhfuil an marc aitheantais ......]* [rothar cos]* [scútar leictreach] *in áit phoiblí ag ............. (cuir isteach an suíomh) ar ........... (cuir isteach an t-am) ar an .......... (cuir isteach an dáta).

*scrios amach mar is cuí”.

7. Each of the offences under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2024 mentioned in Schedules 1 to 8 (other than in Part 2 of Schedule 4 or Part 2 of Schedule 6) is declared to be a fixed charge offence.

8. The prescribed amount of a fixed charge —

(a) in respect of an offence mentioned in Schedule 1, is €200,

(b) in respect of an offence mentioned in Schedule 2, is €160,

(d) in respect of an offence mentioned in Schedule 4, is €120,

(e) in respect of an offence mentioned in Schedule 5, is €80,

(f) in respect of an offence mentioned in Schedule 6, is €60,

(g) in respect of an offence mentioned in Schedule 7, is €50, and

(h) in respect of an offence mentioned in Schedule 8, is €40.

Regulation 7 and 8(a)

Schedule 1

€200 fixed charge

Traffic and parking offences – Act of 1994 and exceeding permitted weight

Item 1

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of Regulation 3 of the Road Traffic (Parking in Disabled Person’s Parking Bay) Regulations 2022 ( S.I. No. 427 of 2022 ) by a person who is not the holder of a disabled person’s parking permit parking a vehicle in a disabled person’s parking bay not for the convenience of the person to whom the permit was granted.

Item 2

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of Regulation 4 of the Road Traffic (Control of Traffic) Regulations 2006 ( S.I. No. 638 of 2006 ) by the driver of a prohibited vehicle.

Item 3

An offence under section 12 (as amended by section 18 of the Act of 2006) of the Principal Act consisting of using on a public road a vehicle —

(a) whose weight unladen exceeds maximum permitted weight,

(b) whose weight laden exceeds maximum permitted weight, or

(c) any part of which transmits to ground greater weight than maximum permitted weight, specified in the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003 ( S.I. No. 5 of 2003 ).

Regulation 7 and 8(b)

Schedule 2

€160 fixed charge

Driving offences under Road Traffic Acts

Item 1

An offence under section 42 (inserted by section 10 of the Act of 2006) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of Regulation 17(6)(b)(iv) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 ( S.I. No. 537 of 2006 ) by a learner permit holder driving a vehicle unaccompanied by a qualified person.

Item 2

An offence under a provision of the Principal Act mentioned in column (2) opposite mention of a contravention in column (3) of the Table below.

Table

Reference Number

(1)

Principal Act Section

(2)

Description of Contravention

(3)

47(2) (inserted by section 11 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 )

subsection (1) - exceeding speed limit

96 (3)

subsection (2) (as amended by section 6 of the Act of 1968) - failure to stop mechanically propelled vehicle for school warden sign

Item 3

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of article 7 of the Regulations of 1997 by driving at speed exceeding that which will enable the driver to stop the vehicle within a distance the driver can see to be clear.

Regulation 7 and 8(c)

Schedule 3

€150 fixed charge

Offence under Act of 1994

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of article 44(1) of the Regulations of 1997 by stopping or parking a vehicle in a disabled person’s parking bay without a disabled person’s parking permit.

Regulation 7 and 8(d)

Schedule 4

€120 fixed charge

Part 1

Driving offences under Road Traffic Acts

Item 1

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of article 10(1)(a) (inserted by Regulation 4(d) of the Regulations of 2024) of the Regulations of 1997 by overtaking a pedal cyclist or electric scooter user in the circumstances prohibited.

Item 2

An offence under section 42 (inserted by section 10 of the Act of 2006) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of Regulation 17(6)(b)(iii) (inserted by Regulation 2(b) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Learner Drivers) Regulations 2007 ( S.I. No. 719 of 2007 )) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 ( S.I. No. 537 of 2006 ) by a learner permit holder failing to display an L-plate or tabard while driving.

Item 3

An offence under section 3(3) of the Act of 2006 consisting of holding a mobile phone while driving.

Item 4

An offence under section 4(2) of the Act of 2014 consisting of a failure by a novice driver to display an N-plate or tabard when driving in a public place.

Part 2

Offences under Regulations made under European Communities Act 1972

Item 1

An offence under a provision of the European Communities (Compulsory Safety Belts and Child Restraint Systems in Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2006 ( S.I. No. 240 of 2006 ) mentioned in column (2) opposite mention of a contravention in column (3) of the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	( S.I. No. 240 of 2006 ) Regulation (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	5(3)	paragraph (1) - adult occupant not wearing safety belt paragraph (2) - driver of relevant vehicle permitting person under 17 years of age to occupy seat when not wearing safety belt
2	6(3)	paragraph (1) - driver of relevant vehicle permitting child under 3 years of age to travel in it without being restrained by appropriate child restraint
3	7(7)	paragraph (1) - driver of car relevant vehicle permitting child over 3 years of age to travel in it without being restrained by appropriate child restraint
4	8(3)	paragraph (2) - driver of relevant vehicle permitting child to be restrained by rearward-facing child restraint fitted to a seat protected by active frontal air-bag
5	9(3)	paragraph (2) - person not wearing safety belt or appropriate child restraint in specified category of vehicle.

Item 2

An offence under Regulation 4(6) of the European Communities (Installation and Use of Speed Limitation Devices in Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2005 ( S.I. No. 831 of 2005 ) consisting of a contravention of a provision of that Regulation mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number

(1)

( S.I. No. 831 of 2005 ) Regulation

(2)

Description of Contravention

(3)

4(1)

Using vehicle not equipped with speed limitation device

4(5)

Using vehicle equipped with speed limitation device not complying with requirements in Regulation 4(5) (inserted by Regulation 2 of the European Communities (Installation and Use of Speed Limitation Devices in Motor Vehicle) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 ( S.I. No. 339 of 2006 ))

Regulation 7 and 8(e)

Schedule 5

€80 fixed charge

Traffic and parking offences under Road Traffic Acts

Item 1

An offence under section 11(5) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1978 ( S.I. No. 360 of 1978 ) mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number

(1)

( S.I. No. 360 of 1978 ) Article

(2)

Description of Contravention

(3)

Using motor cycle without wearing crash helmet

Permitting passenger not wearing crash helmet to be carried on motor cycle

Item 2

An offence under section 11(5) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of Regulation 55 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003 ( S.I. No. 5 of 2003 ) by using a vehicle with defective or worn tyres.

Item 3

An offence under a provision of the Principal Act mentioned in column (2) opposite mention of a contravention in column (3) of the Table below.

Table

Reference Number

(1)

Principal Act Section

(2)

Description of Contravention

(3)

51A(2) (inserted by section 4 of the No. 2 Act of 2011)

subsection (1) - driving vehicle (other than a pedal cycle or electric scooter) without reasonable consideration

109(2) (as amended by section 6 of the Act of 1968)

subsection (1) - failure to stop vehicle when so required by member of Garda Síochána

Item 4

An offence under section 55 (inserted by section 4 of the No. 2 Act of 2011) of the Principal Act consisting of parking a vehicle in a dangerous position.

Item 5

An offence under section 96(3) of the Principal Act consisting of failing to stop a bicycle for a school warden stop sign.

Item 6

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Regulations of 1997 mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	Regulations of 1997 Article (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	6	Failure by driver of vehicle to comply with direction given by member of Garda Síochána
2	8	Failure by driver of vehicle to yield right of way
3	10 (other than paragraph (1)(a)) (inserted by Regulation 4(d) of the Regulations of 2024)	Overtaking in prohibited circumstances (other than overtaking of a pedal cyclist or electric scooter user)
4	19 (inserted by Article 4 of ( S.I. No. 98 of 2003 ))	Failure by driver of vehicle to act in accordance with signal given by member of Garda Síochána
5	20	Failure to stop vehicle before stop sign/stop line
6	21	Failure by driver of vehicle to yield right of way at yield sign/line
7	25	Crossing continuous white line/broken white line by driver of vehicle
8	26	Entry by driver of vehicle into hatched marked area of roadway
9	30 (inserted by Regulation 16(l) of the Regulations of 2012)	Failure by driver of vehicle, other than a pedal cycle or electric scooter, to obey traffic lights
10	31 (inserted by Regulation 16(l) of the Regulations of 2012)	Failure by driver of vehicle, other than pedal cycle or electric scooter, to obey traffic lights/signs at railway level crossing
11	33(1)(a) (inserted by Regulation 4(g) of the Regulations of 2024	Driving a mechanically propelled vehicle against direction of traffic flow on motorway
12	33(1)(b) (inserted by Regulation 4(g) of the Regulations of 2024)	Driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on or across any part of motorway which is not carriageway
13	33(1)(d) (inserted by Regulation 4(g) of the Regulations of 2024)	Driving a mechanically propelled vehicle of a class for which an ordinary speed limit of not more than 90 kilometres per hour is prescribed on a motorway in the traffic lane nearest the right-hand edge of a carriageway having more than one traffic lane.
14	36(2)(i) (inserted by Regulation 16(l) of the Regulations of 2012)	Parking vehicle on footway, grass margin or median strip
15	36(2)(m) (inserted by Regulation 16(l) of the Regulations of 2012)	Parking vehicle in a cycle track where traffic sign number RUS 009, RUS 058 or RUS 059 is provided
16	39	Parking vehicle in bus lane or on bus only street
17	44B (inserted by Regulation 2 of (S. I. No. 325 of 2014))	Parking in designated electric charging bay for anything other than charging vehicle battery

Regulation 7 and 8(f)

Schedule 6

€60 fixed charge

Part 1

Traffic offences under Road Traffic Acts

Item 1

An offence under section 11(5) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of article 5 (inserted by article 4 of the Road Traffic (Insurance Disc) (Amendment) Regulations 1986 ( S.I. No. 227 of 1986 )) of the Road Traffic (Insurance Disc) Regulations 1984 ( S.I. No. 355 of 1984 ) by using a vehicle in a public place without an insurance disc being carried in a conspicuous place on the windscreen in such a manner that it is visible and accessible for inspection.

Item 2

An offence under section 11(5) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations 1963 ( S.I. No. 189 of 1963 ) mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	( S.I. No. 189 of 1963 ) Article (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	9(1)	Using vehicle not equipped with prescribed lamps and identification mark lighting
2	9(2) or (3)	Using trailer not equipped with prescribed lamps and identification mark lighting
3	9(4)	Using vehicle not equipped with prescribed rear projecting load lamp or lateral projecting load lamp
4	9(5)	Using trailer not equipped with prescribed marker lamp
5	9(6)	Using public service vehicle not equipped with prescribed internal lighting

Item 3

An offence under section 11(5) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 ( S.I. No. 224 of 2000 ) mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number

(1)

( S.I. No. 224 of 2000 ) Article

(2)

Description of Contravention

(3)

3(2)

Using vehicle in public place without an authorisation plate

3(3)

Using vehicle in public place with an authorisation plate that has been modified or altered

Item 4

An offence under section 18(2) of the Principal Act consisting of using a vehicle without a test certificate.

Item 5

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Regulations of 1997 mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	Regulations of 1997 Article (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	9	Failure by driver of vehicle to drive on the left hand side of roadway
2	11	Failure by driver of vehicle to comply with requirements at junction
3	12	Failure by driver of vehicle to comply with requirements regarding reversing
4	13	Driving mechanically propelled vehicle along or across footway other than for access or egress
5	14(5)(a) (inserted by Regulation 16(e) of the Regulations of 2012)	Driving mechanically propelled vehicle, other than mechanically propelled wheelchair, along or across a cycle track other than for access or egress
6	15	Failure of driver to turn to the left when entering roundabout
7	16	Driving vehicle across median strip
8	17 (inserted by Regulation 16(f) of the Regulations of 2012)	Proceeding beyond maximum design gross vehicle weight traffic sign where vehicle design gross vehicle weight exceeds the maximum displayed
9	18	Failure by driver of vehicle to give appropriate signals
10	22 (inserted by Regulation 16(g) of the Regulations of 2012)	Failure by driver of vehicle to comply with mandatory traffic signs
11	23 (as amended by Regulation 2 of ( S.I. No. 188 of 2013 )	Failure by driver of vehicle to comply with prohibitory traffic signs
12	24 (as amended by Regulation 16(i) of the Regulations of 2012)	Failure by driver of vehicle to comply with certain mandatory signs
13	27	Failure by driver of vehicle to comply with traffic lane markings
14	28	Driver of vehicle proceeding beyond no entry line across entrance to road
15	29 (inserted by Regulation 16(l) of the Regulations of 2012)	Entering yellow box other than in accordance with that Regulation
16	32 (as amended by Regulation 4(f) of the of the Regulations of 2024)	Driving in bus lane or on bus only street
17	35 (inserted by Regulation 16(m) of the Regulations of 2012)	Performing U-turn on dual-carriageway or other road with central reserve or traffic island where no U-turn sign provided
18	45(1)	Driving vehicle, other than a pedal cycle or electric scooter, into pedestrianised street or area

Item 6

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 ( S.I. No. 98 of 2003 ) mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number

(1)

( S.I. No. 98 of 2003 ) Article

(2)

Description of Contravention

(3)

Entering tram lane with vehicle other than light rail vehicle

Stopping or parking vehicle (other than a light rail vehicle) in tram lane

Item 7

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Regulations of 2012 mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	Regulations of 2012 Regulation (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	5	Failure by driver of vehicle to comply with rules for use of mini-roundabouts
2	6	Proceeding beyond no entry to vehicles sign
3	7	Proceeding beyond maximum vehicle length sign where vehicle length exceeds the maximum displayed
4	8	Proceeding beyond maximum vehicle width sign where vehicle width exceeds the maximum displayed
5	9	Proceeding beyond maximum design gross vehicle weight safety sign where vehicle design gross vehicle weight exceeds the maximum displayed
6	10	Proceeding beyond maximum vehicle axle loading weight sign where vehicle axle loading weight exceeds the maximum displayed
7	15 (inserted by Regulation 6 of the Regulations of 2024)	Proceeding beyond a traffic lane control sign other than in accordance with such sign or without yielding

Part 2

Offences under Finance Acts

Item 1

An offence under section 73 of the Finance Act 1976 (No. 16 of 1976) consisting of a failure to fix to, and exhibit on, a vehicle a licence.

Item 2

An offence under section 139 (1)(b) of the Finance Act 1992 (No. 9 of 1992) (amended by section 13(a) of the Finance Act (No. 2) of 1992) consisting of being in possession of the vehicle if an identification mark referred to in section 131 (6) of the Finance Act 1992 is not displayed on it or is not displayed on it in the prescribed manner.

Item 3

An offence under section 139 (1)(bb) of the Finance Act 1992 (No. 9 of 1992) (amended by section 13(a) of the Finance Act (No. 2) of 1992) consisting of using an unregistered vehicle in a public place in contravention of the prescribed conditions.

Item 4

An offence under section 139 (1)(c) of the Finance Act 1992 (No. 9 of 1992) consisting of a contravention of a provision of section 131(6) of that Act mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	Section 131(6) (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	paragraph (a)	Failure to display on vehicle the identification mark assigned to vehicle
2	paragraph (b)	Display, on vehicle, of an identification mark assigned to a different vehicle
3	paragraph (c)	Display of mark on a vehicle which purports to be, but is not, an identification mark assigned to vehicle
4	paragraph (d)	Being in possession or charge of vehicle which does not display identification mark assigned to vehicle
5	paragraph (e)	Being in possession or charge of vehicle which displays an identification mark assigned to a different vehicle or which displays a mark which purports to be, but is not, an identification mark assigned to the vehicle

Regulation 7 and 8(g)

Schedule 7

€50 fixed charge

Offences under Road Traffic Acts

Electric Scooters

Item 1

An offence under a provision of the Principal Act involving an electric scooter mentioned in column (2) opposite mention of a contravention in column (3) of the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	Principal Act Section (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	47(2) (as amended by s.19 of the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 (No.16 of 2023))	subsection (1) - electric scooter exceeding the speed limit.
2	51A(2)(inserted by section 4 of the No. 2 Act of 2011)	subsection (1) - driving an electric scooter in a public place without reasonable consideration for other persons using the place.
3	96 (3)	subsection (2) (as amended by section 6 of the Act of 1968) - failure to stop electric scooter for school warden sign
4	109(2)	subsection (1) - failure to stop an electric scooter when so required by member of Garda Síochána

Item 2

An offence under section 11(5) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Road Traffic (Electric Scooter) Regulations 2024 ( S.I. No. 199 of 2024 ) mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	S.I. No. 199 of 2024 (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	6	Using an electric scooter carry goods
2	7	Using an electric scooter carry passengers
3	8	Using an electric scooter equipped with a seat
4	9	Modifying an electric scooter in a manner that is prohibited in that regulation
5	10	Towing another vehicle, any equipment, implement or any other item
6	11	Using an electric scooter that is not roadworthy
7	12	Exceeding the maximum design speed
8	13	Exceeding the maximum continuous rated power of the electric motor, or combination of electric motors
9	14	Exceeding the dimensions provided for in that regulation
10	16	Failure to fit a braking device in accordance with that regulation
11	17	Failure to fit lighting and reflectors in accordance with that regulation
12	23	Failure to fit an audible warning device, bell or horn in accordance with that regulation
13	24	Failure to fit wheels and tyres in accordance with that regulation

Item 3

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Regulations of 1997 involving an electric scooter mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	Regulations of 1997 Article (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	13	Driving an electric scooter along or across footway other than for access or egress
2	30	Failure by driver of an electric scooter to obey traffic lights
3	31	Failure by driver of an electric scooter to obey traffic lights/signs at railway level crossing
4	45(1) (as amended by Regulation 4(h) of the Regulations of 2024)	Driving an electric scooter into a pedestrianised street or area other than on cycle track.
5	47(B) (inserted by Regulation 4(j) of the Regulations of 2024	Failure by driver of an electric scooter to obey cycle traffic lights

Item 4

An offence under section 3(3) of the Act of 2006 consisting of holding a mobile phone while driving an electric scooter.

Regulation 7 and 8(h)

Schedule 8

€40 fixed charge

Offences under Road Traffic Acts

Pedal cyclists and traffic and parking

Part 1 – Pedal Cyclists

Item 1

An offence under section 11(5) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of Regulation 29 (as amended by Regulation 4 of the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 ( S.I. No. 487 of 2009 )) of the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations 1963 ( S.I. No. 189 of 1963 ) by riding or wheeling a pedal cycle without a front lamp or rear lamp lit during lighting-up hours.

Item 2

An offence under section 51A(2) (inserted by section 4 of the No. 2 Act of 2011) of the Principal Act consisting of a contravention of subsection (1) of that section by driving a pedal cycle in a public place without reasonable consideration for other persons using the place.

Item 3

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Regulations of 1997 mentioned in column (2) at a particular reference number in column (1) in respect of a contravention involving a pedal cycle referred to opposite in column (3) in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	Regulations of 1997 Article (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	30 (inserted by Regulation 16(l) of the Regulations of 2012)	Failure by driver of pedal cycle to obey traffic lights
2	31 (inserted by Regulation 16(l) of the Regulations of 2012)	Failure by driver of pedal cycle to obey traffic lights/signs at railway level crossing
3	45(1) (as amended by Regulation 4(h) of the Regulations of 2024)	Driving pedal cycle into a pedestrianised street or area other than on cycle track.
4	47(B) (inserted by Regulation 4(j) of the Regulations of 2024	Failure by driver of pedal cycle to obey cycle traffic lights

Part 2 – Traffic and Parking

Item 1

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of a provision of the Regulations of 1997 mentioned in the Table below.

Table

Reference Number (1)	Regulations of 1997 Article (2)	Description of Contravention (3)
1	14(6) (inserted by Regulation 16(e) of the Regulations of 2012)	Failure to remove vehicle parked in cycle track prior to cycle track coming into operation
2	33(1)(c)	Stopping or parking on motorway
3	36 (as amended by article 7 of ( S.I. No. 274 of 1998 )) other than sub-articles (2)(i) and (m)	Parking vehicle other than in accordance with that Article
4	37 (as amended by Regulation 16(n) of the Regulations of 2012)	Parking vehicle other than in accordance with that Article
5	38 (as amended by Regulation 16(o) of the Regulations of 2012)	Parking vehicle in an area with a maximum design gross vehicle weight parking prohibition sign where vehicle design gross vehicle weight exceeds the maximum displayed
6	40	Stopping or parking vehicle in clearway
7	41	Stopping or parking vehicle at school entrance
8	42 (as amended by Regulation 16(q) of the Regulations of 2012)	Parking in loading bay
9	45(2)	Parking on pedestrianised street or area

Item 2

An offence under section 35(5) of the Act of 1994 consisting of a contravention of Article 9 (as amended by Regulation 3 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 ( S.I. No. 404 of 2004 )) of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 ( S.I. No. 98 of 2003 ) by entering a tram-only street with a vehicle other than a light rail vehicle.

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GIVEN under my Official Seal,

20 May, 2024.

EAMON RYAN,

Minister for the Environment,

Climate and Communications.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)

These Regulations specify which offences involving the driving or use of mechanically propelled vehicles, pedal cycles and electric scooters are fixed charge offences for the purposes of section 34 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010) and prescribe the amount of the fixed charge for each offence.