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01/08/2017
Driving Bans To Be Mutually Recognised On Both Sides Of Irish Border
Driving bans will now be mutually recognised on both sides of the Irish border.
From today, 01 August, motorists who choose to flout the laws of the road and commit offences that lead to their prosecution and disqualification in Northern Ireland or another part of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, will have their driving bans recognised in either jurisdiction.
The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in NI, Brendan McGuigan, welcomed the announcement.
He said: "The mutual recognition of driving disqualification between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is something CJI called for in November 2016 after we published our inspection report on the Enforcement of road traffic legislation in Northern Ireland and subsequently gave evidence before the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Justice.
"I am delighted that from now on, those motorists found guilty in Court in either jurisdiction will find their motoring bans do not disappear when travel north or south, or east or west across the border. This is key information which should be accessible to police officers in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain who seek to ensure the safety of all road users."
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan said: "Considering the number of accidents, hit and runs, and instances of driving when intoxicated, it's important that all measures are taken to protect the public and road users.
"This legislation is a major step in tackling dangerous and careless drivers on this island. This is a practical, common-sense measure.
"The border will no longer provide cover for the perpetrators of motoring offences, especially along the border area. There are no more hiding places."
(CD/LM)
From today, 01 August, motorists who choose to flout the laws of the road and commit offences that lead to their prosecution and disqualification in Northern Ireland or another part of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, will have their driving bans recognised in either jurisdiction.
The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in NI, Brendan McGuigan, welcomed the announcement.
He said: "The mutual recognition of driving disqualification between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is something CJI called for in November 2016 after we published our inspection report on the Enforcement of road traffic legislation in Northern Ireland and subsequently gave evidence before the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Justice.
"I am delighted that from now on, those motorists found guilty in Court in either jurisdiction will find their motoring bans do not disappear when travel north or south, or east or west across the border. This is key information which should be accessible to police officers in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain who seek to ensure the safety of all road users."
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan said: "Considering the number of accidents, hit and runs, and instances of driving when intoxicated, it's important that all measures are taken to protect the public and road users.
"This legislation is a major step in tackling dangerous and careless drivers on this island. This is a practical, common-sense measure.
"The border will no longer provide cover for the perpetrators of motoring offences, especially along the border area. There are no more hiding places."
(CD/LM)
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