New rules for learner drivers introduced
Thursday, 25 October 2007 22:16
New rules for learner drivers will come into operation from Monday as part of a new road safety strategy from the Road Safety Authority.
A new graduated driver licensing system will be implemented and it will see the introduction of mandatory tuition for all learner drivers.
The professional tuition will have to be recorded in a logbook.
It is also planned to introduce a reduced speed limit for learner drivers, although no limit is mentioned in the strategy.
Under the new road safety strategy, the RSA is to advise the Government on the recommended new blood alcohol level for drivers, but there no level given in the strategy.
It states that the Government will act immediately thereafter.
It is claimed the new five year plan will save 400 lives.
The strategy contains 126 action measures with specific and non-specific implementation dates.
Included in the action plan is the national rollout of a Garda Traffic Corps by the end of 2008.
On the issue of seatbelts, the strategy aims to increase adult front seatbelt wearing rates from 86% to 95%.
- Six One News: Martina Fitzgerald reports that the a new road safety strategy is focusing on high risk drivers and does not reduce the drink driving limit
- Six One News: Noel Brett of the Road Safety Authority says a new learner permit with conditions will be given to new drivers
- Nine News: Martina Fitzgerald reports that the Government has published its new Road Safety Strategy, which aims to save 400 lives over the next five years
