The European Communities (Merchandise Road Transport) Regulations deal with the admission to the occupation of road haulier in national and international transport operations. It provides for the mutual recognition of diplomas certificates and other qualification for haulage operators and road transport operators. A person may not engage in the carriage of goods by road for hire or reward in a vehicle or a combination of […]
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act gives effect to the European Agreement on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). The Department of Transport, Minister for Justice, National Authority for Occupational Health and Safety and Radiological Protection of Ireland are authorities for the purpose of the legislation. They may appoint persons to be inspectors under the legislation. Road Safety Authority (RSA) […]
The Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 sought to ensure the delivery of Transport 21 investment and the provision of an integrated transport system in the Greater Dublin area. The area covered includes the four Dublin local Authority areas Kildare, Meath and Wicklow. The Dublin Transport Authority (later the National Transport Authority) is established under the Act. The legislation sets out its general transport, economic, social, […]
The National Transport Authority or NTA is the transport authority for Greater Dublin and the public transport licensing agency for Ireland. It was established under the provisions of the Dublin Transport Authority Act (2008) and the Public Transport Regulation Act (2009), on 1 December 2009. The NTA took over certain functions from the Department of Transport and the entire role of the Dublin Transportation Office. It has also taken over the functions of the Commission for […]
Taxi Regulation Act 2013 restates and revises the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. It seeks to strengthen enforcement including in particular managing disqualifications from holding a licence on conviction of certain offences, suspension and revocation of a licence or refusal having regard to the suitability of the applicant, including in particular a conviction for certain relevant offences or breaches of taxi regulation; fixed charge offences and […]
The National Transport Authority is licensing authority for the purpose of the legislation. The Garda Síochána was licensing authority for the purpose of PSV (public service vehicle) licences for drivers until an order is made under the legislation transferring the licensing function. It is an offence to provide small public service vehicle services without a licence. A person may not drive or use a vehicle […]
Persons and entities which carry goods or passengers for hire or gratuitously are described as carriers at common law. There are common carriers and private carriers. A common carrier is an ancient concept referring to a person who exercises the business of carrying goods or passengers by land or water or both. The same criteria applied to common carriers whether of goods or persons. A […]
A Council may with the consent of the Garda Commissioner make arrangements for the patrolling by persons referred to as school wardens employed or nominated by them, at places where school-children cross public roads. A school warden may exhibit such sign as may be prescribed requiring traffic to stop or remain stopped so as to enable school-children to cross the road in safety. Traffic shall […]
EU regulations regulate the business of road transport operators. The purpose is to provide EU wide rules and a level playing field for businesses. The Department of Transport is the regulator in Ireland. An operators licence is an authorisation to pursue the occupation of road transport operator under the regulations. There are training competence and finance requirements applicable. The transport managers to have certain qualifications […]
The duty of excise called Vehicle Registration Tax is charged and levied on the registration of a vehicle and on declarations of conversions. The tax is due on registration. It may be paid by certain authorised person such as manufacturers, importers Person who register the vehicle, persons who convert it, persons who have in their possession a converted vehicle. The duty of excise depends on […]
The National Car Testing Service carries out a range of vehicle registration functions since 2010. In order to register a vehicle, it is necessary to make an appointment at an NCTS Centre to have the vehicle examined and pay VRT and other liability. An appointment must be made within seven days of entry of the vehicle into the State which is unregistered or is registered […]
Where a person is convicted of an offence in relation to mechanically propel vehicle, the court if it does not order an ancillary disqualification, may direct particulars of the conviction to be endorsed on the licence. If the person does not hold a licence it may be endorsed on the licence subsequently granted. Endorsements are transferred onto any subsequent licence where applicable. Where a court […]
Where a person is convicted of an offence in relation to mechanically propel vehicle, the court if it does not order an ancillary disqualification, may direct particulars of the conviction to be endorsed on the licence. If the person does not hold a licence it may be endorsed on the licence subsequently granted. Endorsements are transferred onto any subsequent licence where applicable. Where a court […]
It is an offence to drive a driving mechanically propelled vehicle without a valid licence entitling the person to drive it. Driving without a licence carries the general penalty. There are two points on payment of a fixed charge or five on conviction. In a prosecution the onus is on the driver to prove that he had the proper licence. It is a more serious […]
The general principles of contract law apply to incorporation of terms limiting liability. They must be incorporated in the written contract, implied or notified in advance. The terms of contract may be comprised in a ticket to which the passenger or other relevant party has assented. They must be brought to the attention of that party. If the party signs a document containing its conditions, […]
The National Transport Authority was formed from the amalgamation of various transport regulatory bodies in 2009. It took over the functions of the Commissioner for Taxi Regulation, which had been formed in 2003. Prior to this, licensing of the taxi industry was undertaken directly by Garda Síochána. The Authority may make regulations in relation to the conduct, general behavior, deportment and duties of PSV driver.Regulations […]
The National Transport Authority was formed from the amalgamation of various transport regulatory bodies in 2009. It took over the functions of the Commissioner for Taxi Regulation, which had been formed in 2003. Prior to this, licensing of the taxi industry was undertaken directly by Garda Síochána. The Authority may make regulations and requirements in relation to the licensing of different categories of small public […]
Electronic freight transport information SUMMARY OF: Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information The regulation establishes a legal framework that allows economic operators to share with enforcement authorities information in an electronic format concerning the transport of goods by road, rail, inland waterways and air in the European Union (EU). Application The regulation applies to regulatory information requirements on the transport of goods set […]
Tachographs in road transport It sets out the requirements on the construction, installation, use, testing and control of tachographs* used in road transport in the European Union (EU). Tachographs must be installed in all vehicles of over 3.5 tonnes transporting goods by road, and in vehicles that can carry more than 9 people (including the driver), with certain exceptions. Digital tachographs record the following data: […]
Coach and Bus Services There are common EU rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services. Where the carriage takes place between EU and non-EU state, the regulation applies to the part of the journey within the EU territory crossed in transit. It is not applicable to the part of the journey and the territory of the EU country of loading or […]
Authorisation There are common rules for access to the market in the international carriage of goods by road within the EU. International carriage is undertaken subject to possession of a Community licence. A Community licence may be issued by an EU state to any haulier carrying goods by road for hire or reward which is established in that state and is entitled to carry out […]
Vehicles There is an EU directive on the dimensions and maximum weight authorised for national and international traffic. Member states may not authorise normal use on roads of goods that are outside the characteristics set in the legislation apart from standards relating to maximum height. Vehicles exceeding the maximum dimensions may only be used on the roads if a special authorisation is received. States may […]