{"id":11655,"date":"2022-05-28T14:32:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T14:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legalblog.ie\/?p=11655"},"modified":"2024-04-13T21:32:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T21:32:00","slug":"intoxicated-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Intoxication Offences"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/#Intoxication_Offences\" title=\"Intoxication Offences\">Intoxication Offences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/#Penalties\" title=\"Penalties\">Penalties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/#Disqualification\" title=\"Disqualification\">Disqualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/#Being_in_Charge_Attempting\" title=\"Being in Charge \/ Attempting\">Being in Charge \/ Attempting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/#Other_Offences\" title=\"Other Offences\">Other Offences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/#Penalties_Disqualification\" title=\"Penalties &amp; Disqualification\">Penalties &amp; Disqualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/#Appeal_Lifting_Disqualification\" title=\"Appeal &amp; Lifting Disqualification\">Appeal &amp; Lifting Disqualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/#Fixed_Penalty_Disqualification\" title=\"Fixed Penalty &amp; Disqualification\">Fixed Penalty &amp; Disqualification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#ROAD_TRAFFIC_ACT_1968\" title=\"ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1968\">ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1968<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Definitions_for_Part_V\" title=\"Definitions for Part V.\">Definitions for Part V.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Establishment_of_Bureau_for_purposes_of_this_Part\" title=\"Establishment of Bureau for purposes of this Part.\">Establishment of Bureau for purposes of this Part.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Functions_and_duties_of_the_Bureau\" title=\"Functions and duties of the Bureau.\">Functions and duties of the Bureau.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Director_of_the_Bureau\" title=\"Director of the Bureau.\">Director of the Bureau.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Provisions_of_the_establishment_order\" title=\"Provisions of the establishment order.\">Provisions of the establishment order.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Penalty_on_person_found_in_a_public_place_while_under_influence_of_intoxicating_liquor_or_drug\" title=\"Penalty on person found in a public place while under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug.\">Penalty on person found in a public place while under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#ROAD_TRAFFIC_ACT_2006\" title=\"ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2006\">ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2006<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Mandatory_alcohol_testing\" title=\"Mandatory alcohol testing.\">Mandatory alcohol testing.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Removal_of_disqualification\" title=\"Removal of disqualification.\">Removal of disqualification.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#ROAD_TRAFFIC_ACT_2010\" title=\"ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2010\">ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2010<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Definitions\" title=\"Definitions.\">Definitions.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Intoxicated_Driving_Offences\" title=\"Intoxicated Driving Offences\">Intoxicated Driving Offences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Interpretation_%E2%80%94_Part_2\" title=\"Interpretation \u2014 Part 2.\">Interpretation \u2014 Part 2.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Prohibition_on_driving_mechanically_propelled_vehicle_while_under_influence_of_intoxicant_or_if_exceeding_alcohol_limits\" title=\"Prohibition on driving mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicant or if exceeding alcohol limits.\">Prohibition on driving mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicant or if exceeding alcohol limits.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Prohibition_on_being_in_charge_of_mechanically_propelled_vehicle_while_under_influence_of_intoxicant_or_if_exceeding_alcohol_limits\" title=\"Prohibition on being in charge of mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicant or if exceeding alcohol limits.\">Prohibition on being in charge of mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicant or if exceeding alcohol limits.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Prohibition_on_driving_animal-drawn_vehicle_or_pedal_cycle_while_under_influence_of_intoxicant\" title=\"Prohibition on driving animal-drawn vehicle or pedal cycle while under influence of intoxicant.\">Prohibition on driving animal-drawn vehicle or pedal cycle while under influence of intoxicant.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Roadside_breath_and_impairment_testing\" title=\"Roadside breath and impairment testing\">Roadside breath and impairment testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Failure_or_refusal_to_produce_licence\" title=\"Failure or refusal to produce licence.\">Failure or refusal to produce licence.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Alternative_verdicts\" title=\"Alternative verdicts.\">Alternative verdicts.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Obligation_to_provide_preliminary_breath_specimen\" title=\"Obligation to provide preliminary breath specimen.\">Obligation to provide preliminary breath specimen.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Mandatory_alcohol_testing-2\" title=\"Mandatory alcohol testing.\">Mandatory alcohol testing.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Preliminary_impairment_testing\" title=\"Preliminary impairment testing.\">Preliminary impairment testing.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Procedure_in_relation_to_providing_specimen_at_Garda_Siochana_station_etc\" title=\"Procedure in relation to providing specimen at Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station, etc.\">Procedure in relation to providing specimen at Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station, etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Obligation_to_provide_breath_blood_or_urine_specimens_following_arrest_under_Part_2\" title=\"Obligation to provide breath, blood or urine specimens following arrest under Part 2.\">Obligation to provide breath, blood or urine specimens following arrest under Part 2.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Procedure_following_provision_of_breath_specimen_under_section_12\" title=\"Procedure following provision of breath specimen under section 12.\">Procedure following provision of breath specimen under section 12.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Obligation_to_provide_blood_specimen_where_suspected_of_certain_offences_involving_drugs\" title=\"Obligation to provide blood specimen where suspected of certain offences involving drugs\">Obligation to provide blood specimen where suspected of certain offences involving drugs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Obligation_to_provide_blood_or_urine_specimen_while_in_hospital\" title=\"Obligation to provide blood or urine specimen while in hospital.\">Obligation to provide blood or urine specimen while in hospital.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Procedure_regarding_taking_of_specimens_of_blood_and_provisions_of_specimens_of_urine\" title=\"Procedure regarding taking of specimens of blood and provisions of specimens of urine.\">Procedure regarding taking of specimens of blood and provisions of specimens of urine.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Detention_of_intoxicated_drivers_where_a_danger_to_selves_or_others\" title=\"Detention of intoxicated drivers where a danger to selves or others.\">Detention of intoxicated drivers where a danger to selves or others.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Procedure_at_Bureau_regarding_specimens\" title=\"Procedure at Bureau regarding specimens.\">Procedure at Bureau regarding specimens.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Permission_following_taking_of_blood_sample_from_unconscious_driver\" title=\"Permission following taking of blood sample from unconscious driver\">Permission following taking of blood sample from unconscious driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Evidential_matters_etc\" title=\"Evidential matters, etc.\">Evidential matters, etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Provisions_regarding_certain_evidence_in_prosecutions_under_section_4_or_5\" title=\"Provisions regarding certain evidence in prosecutions under section 4 or 5.\">Provisions regarding certain evidence in prosecutions under section 4 or 5.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Written_statement_by_member_of_Garda_Siochana_in_respect_of_requirement_under_section_121\" title=\"Written statement by member of Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in respect of requirement under section 12(1).\">Written statement by member of Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in respect of requirement under section 12(1).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Provisions_regarding_certain_evidence_in_proceedings_under_Part_2\" title=\"Provisions regarding certain evidence in proceedings under Part 2.\">Provisions regarding certain evidence in proceedings under Part 2.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Defence_to_refusal_to_permit_taking_of_specimen_of_blood_or_to_provide_2_specimens_of_breath\" title=\"Defence to refusal to permit taking of specimen of blood or to provide 2 specimens of breath.\">Defence to refusal to permit taking of specimen of blood or to provide 2 specimens of breath.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Bar_to_certain_defence_to_charges_under_section_41_51_or_61\" title=\"Bar to certain defence to charges under section 4(1), 5(1) or 6(1).\">Bar to certain defence to charges under section 4(1), 5(1) or 6(1).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Medical_examination_at_Garda_Siochana_station_or_hospital\" title=\"Medical examination at Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station or hospital.\">Medical examination at Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station or hospital.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Evidential_matters\" title=\"Evidential matters.\">Evidential matters.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Functions_of_Bureau\" title=\"Functions of Bureau\">Functions of Bureau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Fixed_penalty_notice_%E2%80%94_drink_driving\" title=\"Fixed penalty notice \u2014 drink driving.\">Fixed penalty notice \u2014 drink driving.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Written_statement_by_member_of_Garda_Siochana_in_respect_of_requirement_under_section_131_of_Act_of_1994\" title=\"Written statement by member of Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in respect of requirement under section 13(1) of Act of 1994.\">Written statement by member of Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in respect of requirement under section 13(1) of Act of 1994.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#Schedule\" title=\"Schedule\">Schedule<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/intoxicated-driving\/2\/#ROAD_TRAFFIC_ACT_2014\" title=\"ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2014\">ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2014<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intoxication_Offences\"><\/span>Intoxication Offences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is an offence to drive or attempt to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle.\u00a0 An intoxicant includes alcohol or drugs or any combination.<\/p>\n<p>It is a separate offence to drive or attempt to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while having in one&#8217;s body quantity of alcohol within three hours after so driving or attempting to drive exceeding 50 mg per 100 ml of blood (80 mg pre2010 Act). There are separate offences where the concentration exceeds 67 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of urine (107 mg pre-2010 Act).\u00a0 It is a separate offence concentration in breath exceeds 22 micogrammes of alcohol per 100 ml of breath (22 pre-2010 Act).<\/p>\n<p>The offence is to drive within three hours having the following quantum of alcohol in his or her body<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood or 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood in the case of a specified person (learner or novice driver);There is a higher level\u00a0 offence amount<\/li>\n<li>67 mg of alcohol per 100 ml\u00a0 of urine or in the case of\u00a0 a specified driver 27 mg of alcohol per hundred milligrams of urine.<\/li>\n<li>22 \u00b5g of alcohol per 100 ml\u00a0 of breath or in the case of a specified person 9 \u00b5g of alcohol per 100 ml of breath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A person shall not have in his body a quantity of drug specified in his body within three hours above the quantity specified. A person who has a medical exemption certificate is exempt. Obtaining such a certificate with false information is an offence.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation has been broadly similar for the last 50 years, although it has been re-enacted a number of times. On each occasion, it has been sought to make the procedure less vulnerable to challenge. There has been significant amount of cases on interpretation of every aspect of the legislation. The stakes are often high because of the risk of loss of driving licence.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties\"><\/span>Penalties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A person is subject on summary conviction to a fine of \u20ac5000 or six months imprisonment. The Probation of Offenders Act possibilities does not apply.<\/p>\n<p>There is a mandatory consequential disqualification determined by whether or not it is a first or second offence and the level of intoxicant<\/p>\n<p>Where a person is convicted of the principal offences the court shall unless satisfied there is a substantial and special reason for not so doing, order the person to pay a contribution towards the costs incurred by the Bureau.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disqualification\"><\/span>Disqualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A person&#8217; is subject on conviction up \u00a0to 6 months disqualification on a first offence and one year on a second and subsequent offences where the quantities are less than<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>107 mg of alcohol per 100 ml\u00a0 of urine .<\/li>\n<li>80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood<\/li>\n<li>35 \u00b5g of alcohol per 100 ml\u00a0 of breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A person is subject on conviction to 1 years disqualification on a first offence and 2 years\u00a0 on the second and subsequent offences where the quantities are.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>107-135 mg of alcohol per 100 ml\u00a0 of urine .<\/li>\n<li>80 -100 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood<\/li>\n<li>35 \u00b5g\u00a0 -44g of alcohol per 100 ml\u00a0 of breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A person is subject on conviction to 2 years disqualification on a first offence and 4 years\u00a0 on the second and subsequent offences where the quantities are.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>135- 200 mg of alcohol per 100 ml\u00a0 of urine .<\/li>\n<li>100-150\u00a0 of alcohol per 100 ml of blood<\/li>\n<li>44\u00b5g\u00a0 &#8211; 6g of alcohol per 100 ml\u00a0 of breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A person is subject on conviction to 3 years disqualification on a first offence and 6 years\u00a0 on the second and subsequent offences where the quantities exceed<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>200 mg of alcohol per 135 ml\u00a0 of urine .<\/li>\n<li>150 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood<\/li>\n<li>66 \u00b5g\u00a0 -44g of alcohol per 100 ml\u00a0 of breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A person may be found guilty of the below mentioned offences of refusing co-operation in the alternative<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Being_in_Charge_Attempting\"><\/span>Being in Charge \/ Attempting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is equally an offence carrying the same penalties to attempt to drive or to be in charge of a vehicle under each or any of the above circumstances.\u00a0 In charge means having possession and control of a vehicle without necessarily driving it.<\/p>\n<p>Where a person is sitting in a vehicle and is about to drive he may be in charge.\u00a0 He may also be in charge if he approaches a vehicle in circumstances which show an intention to take control of it.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore the Gardai Siochana need not prove the person was driving. The person need not have commenced driving. The same provisions apply to the offences. The fines are the same. The Probation Act does not apply. A Garda may arrest the person concerned without a warrant.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Offences\"><\/span>Other Offences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is an offence albeit with lesser consequences to drive or attempt to drive or be in charge of an animal drawn vehicle, to driver or attempt to drive a pedal cycle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drug to such extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle or cycle.<\/p>\n<p>A person shall drive\u00a0 or attempt to drive in a or cycle in a public place in an animal drawn vehicle or a pedal cycle or use the same under the influence of intoxicants such as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle or bicycle. This is subject on summary conviction to a fine up to \u20ac2,000 or one month\u2019s imprisonment or both for a first offence and up to \u20ac5000 and up to 3 months imprisonment or both for a second offence. In the case of the pedal cycle the person subject on summary conviction to a fine up to \u20ac2,000.<\/p>\n<p>It is an offence for a person to be in a public place under the influence of liquor or a drug such as to be a source of danger to traffic.\u00a0 A member of an Garda Siochana may arrest the person without warrant.\u00a0 Persons so arrested may also be charged with various offences under public order offences or certain \u00a0aspects of licensing law.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_Disqualification\"><\/span>Penalties &amp; Disqualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The penalties for the above offences are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Automatic disqualification;<\/li>\n<li>Fine or imprisonment and costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The period of disqualification depends on whether it is a first or later offence and the blood alcohol concentration. \u00a0In the first category three month disqualification is provided for a first offence and six months for a second offence.\u00a0 In the second category the respective periods are one year and two years. \u00a0In the higher highest category the period are two years and four years.<\/p>\n<p>The person may also be imprisoned and may be required to play contribution to the cost of the Medical Bureau unless there are good reasons for doing otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>When a person is convicted of the above and\/or certain other offences the court shall unless there are special and substantial reasons for not doing so, order the person to pay a contribution towards the costs and expenses incurred by the Medical Bureau in the performance of its functions. There is prescribed amount of \u20ac250 for alcohol and \u20ac350 for \u00a0\u00a0drugs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appeal_Lifting_Disqualification\"><\/span>Appeal &amp; Lifting Disqualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As with all other criminal offences if an appeal is entered the disqualification is suspended pending the appeal.\u00a0 However there is a risk of a harsher sentence later.<\/p>\n<p>There is a procedure for applying to Court in respect of disqualification to reduce it to up to half the time imposed by the Court.\u00a0 Good and substantial reason must be shown.\u00a0 The provision does not apply to the shorter three month disqualification.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixed_Penalty_Disqualification\"><\/span>Fixed Penalty &amp; Disqualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a person who is eligible to be served with a fixed penalty notice pays the fixed charge\u00a0 and the concentration of alcohol purported to be present in his or her body, as stated or certified in accordance with this Part\u2014<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>did not exceed 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, 107 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, or 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, 3 penalty points shall be endorsed on the entry relating to the person, or<\/li>\n<li>exceeded 80 milligrammes but did not exceed 100 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, exceeded 107 milligrammes but did not exceed 135 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, or exceeded 35 microgrammes but did not exceed 44 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>the person shall be disqualified for holding a driving licence for a period of 6 months beginning on the date referred to.<\/p>\n<p>A specified person, who is eligible to be served with a fixed penalty notice where the lower levels (not exceeding \u00a080 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood,107 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, or35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath)\u00a0, pays the fixed charge and payment , he or she shall be disqualified for holding a driving licence for a period of 3 months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1968<\/h2>\n<p>Driving Offences<\/p>\n<p>Section 27<\/p>\n<h4>Definitions for Part V.<\/h4>\n<p>F17[27.\u2014In this Part\u2014<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;analysis&#8221; includes any operation used in determining the concentration of alcohol in a specimen of breath, blood or urine, and any operation used in determining the presence (if any) of a drug or drugs in a specimen of blood or urine, and cognate words shall be construed accordingly;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Bureau&#8221; has the meaning assigned to it by section 37 (1);<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Director&#8221; has the meaning assigned to it by section 39 (1);<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;establishment order&#8221; has the meaning assigned to it by section 37 (1).]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F17<br \/>\nSubstituted (2.12.1994) by Road Traffic Act 1994 (7\/1994), s. 5, S.I. No. 350 of 1994.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E70<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: section substituted (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 6, S.I. No. 192 of 1978; substituted as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>E71<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: section amended (26.07.1973) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1973 (15\/1973), s. 2, commenced on enactment; substituted as per E-note and F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 28<br \/>\nObligation to provide preliminary specimen of breath.<\/p>\n<p>28.\u2014F18[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F18<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E72<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1976) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1976 (S.I. No. 240 of 1976); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E73<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 221 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E74<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1969) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) Regulations 1969 (S.I. No. 196 of 1969); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>Section 29<br \/>\nAmendment of section 49 of Principal Act.<\/p>\n<p>29.\u2014F19[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F19<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Section 30<br \/>\nObligation to provide, or permit taking of, specimen at Garda station (section 49).<\/p>\n<p>30.\u2014F20[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F20<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E75<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 221 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E76<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: section amended (26.07.1973) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1973 (15\/1973), s. 3, commenced on enactment; section repealed as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>E77<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (29.05.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 138 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E78<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1969) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) Regulations 1969 (S.I. No. 196 of 1969); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E79<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: application of subs. (3) extended by Road Traffic Act 1961 (24\/1961), s. 26(3)(b), as amended (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 25, S.I. No. 192 of 1978; section repealed as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 31<br \/>\nBar to certain defences to charges under section 49 of Principal Act.<\/p>\n<p>31.\u2014F21[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F21<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Section 32<br \/>\nAmendment of section 50 of Principal Act.<\/p>\n<p>32.\u2014F22[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F22<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Section 33<br \/>\nObligation to provide, or permit taking of, specimen at Garda station (section 50).<\/p>\n<p>33.\u2014F23[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F23<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E80<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 221 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E81<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (29.05.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 138 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E82<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1969) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) Regulations 1969 (S.I. No. 196 of 1969); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>Section 34<br \/>\nBar to certain defences to charges under section 50 of Principal Act.<\/p>\n<p>34.\u2014F24[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F24<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Section 35<br \/>\nProvisions relating to certain evidence in prosecutions under section 49 or 50 of Principal Act.<\/p>\n<p>35.\u2014F25[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F25<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Section 36<br \/>\nDefence to refusal to permit taking of specimen.<\/p>\n<p>36.\u2014F26[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F26<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E83<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: section amended (26.07.1973) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1973 (15\/1973), s. 5, commenced on enactment; revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E84<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1969) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) Regulations 1969 (S.I. No. 196 of 1969); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>Section 37<\/p>\n<h4>Establishment of Bureau for purposes of this Part.<\/h4>\n<p>37.\u2014(1) The Minister may by order (in this Part referred to as the establishment order) establish as on and from a specified date a body (in this Part referred to as the Bureau) to perform the functions assigned to it by or under this Act.<\/p>\n<p>(2) The Bureau shall be called and known by such title as may be specified in the establishment order and shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and power to sue and be sued in its corporate name and, with the consent of the Minister, to acquire, hold and dispose of land.<\/p>\n<p>(3) The Bureau shall consist of not less than three but not more than five members.<\/p>\n<p>(4) The members of the Bureau shall be appointed by the Minister.<\/p>\n<p>(5) No remuneration or moneys in respect of expenses may be paid to a member of the Bureau save with the consent of the Minister for Finance.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E85<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (1.01.1984) by The Medical Bureau of Road Safety (Establishment) Order 1968 (Amendment) Order 1983 (S.I. No. 364 of 1983).<\/p>\n<p>E86<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (27.11.1968) by The Medical Bureau of Road Safety (Establishment) Order 1968 (S.I. No. 241 of 1968).<\/p>\n<p>Section 38<\/p>\n<h4>Functions and duties of the Bureau.<\/h4>\n<p>38.\u2014 F27[(1) The Bureau shall perform the functions assigned to it by or under this Act or the Road Traffic Act, 1994.<\/p>\n<p>(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Bureau shall, subject to the establishment order and to any regulations under Part III of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, arrange for\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the receipt and analysis of specimens of blood and urine forwarded to the Bureau under Part III of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, and the issue of reports on such analyses,<\/p>\n<p>(b) the determination, in respect of such specimens, of the concentration of alcohol in the blood or urine and of the presence (if any) of a drug or drugs in the blood or urine,<\/p>\n<p>(c) the issue of certificates required under Part III of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, to be issued by the Bureau,<\/p>\n<p>(d) the provision of equipment for the taking of such specimens,<\/p>\n<p>(e) the approval of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol, and<\/p>\n<p>(ii) apparatus for determining the concentration of alcohol,<\/p>\n<p>in the breath.]<\/p>\n<p>(3) Where, in a case to which section 35 (1)(b) applies, the registered owner of the mechanically propelled vehicle concerned does not give or send in accordance with section 35 (6) the information specified in paragraph (b) of that subsection, then\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in a prosecution of that owner for the alleged offence, which is not a penalty point offence, to which the notice under section 35 (1)(b) relates, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that he or she was driving or otherwise using the vehicle at the time of the commission of the alleged offence, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in a prosecution of that owner or another person for the alleged offence, which is a penalty point offence, to which the notice under section 35 (1)(b) relates, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) where the registered owner is an individual, he or she was driving or otherwise using the vehicle, or<\/p>\n<p>(ii) where the registered owner is a body corporate or unincorporated body of persons or has hired out under a hire-drive agreement or leased the vehicle\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(I) the person permitted under an approved policy of insurance or under an agreement, as the case may be, to drive the vehicle was driving or otherwise using the vehicle, or<\/p>\n<p>(II) in the event of being unable to ascertain the identity of that person, the registered owner is deemed to have been driving or otherwise using the vehicle, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence.<\/p>\n<p>(4) The Bureau may, with the consent of the Minister\u2014<\/p>\n<p>F27[(a) arrange for the supply and testing of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol, and<\/p>\n<p>(ii) apparatus for determining the concentration of alcohol,<\/p>\n<p>in the breath,]<\/p>\n<p>(b) render such assistance, whether financial or otherwise, as it thinks proper to persons carrying out or intending to carry out research of a kind which the Bureau is by this Act authorised to carry out.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F27<br \/>\nSubstituted (2.12.1994) by Road Traffic Act 1994 (7\/1994), s. 6, S.I. No. 350 of 1994.<\/p>\n<p>F28<br \/>\nRepealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(b), not commenced as of date of revision.<\/p>\n<p>Modifications (not altering text):<\/p>\n<p>C21<br \/>\nProspective affecting provision: section repealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(b), not commenced as of date of revision.<\/p>\n<p>38.\u2014F28[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E87<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (1) and (2) substituted (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978) s. 7(a), S.I. No. 192 of 1978; repealed as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>E88<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (4)(a) substituted (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978) s. 7(b), S.I. No. 192 of 1978; repealed as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 39<\/p>\n<h4>Director of the Bureau.<\/h4>\n<p>39.\u2014(1) The establishment order shall provide for the appointment by the Minister of a Director of the Bureau, in this Part referred to as the Director.<\/p>\n<p>F29[(2) The Director shall, subject to this Part and the establishment order, manage the day-to-day business of the Bureau and exercise general supervision in relation to the performance by it of the functions assigned to it by or under this Act or Part 2 of the Road Traffic Act 2010.]<\/p>\n<p>(3) The Director shall be paid, out of funds at the disposal of the Bureau\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) such remuneration as may from time to time be fixed by the Minister with the consent of the Minister for Finance, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) such amounts in respect of expenses as the Minister, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, from time to time approves.<\/p>\n<p>(4) The Director may be a member of the Bureau.<\/p>\n<p>(5) The Director may, with the consent of the Bureau and as provided by the establishment order, from time to time appoint one or more than one person to act as his deputy and may from time to time delegate to any such person any of the duties or functions of the Director.<\/p>\n<p>(6) Where a delegation to a person is made under this section\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the person shall perform the delegated functions under the general direction and control of the Director,<\/p>\n<p>(b) the person shall perform the delegated function in accordance with such (if any) limitations as may be specified in the delegation as to the area or period in which or the extent to which he is to perform that function, and<\/p>\n<p>(c) a provision made by or under this Act which vests functions in the Director or regulates the manner in which any function is to be performed shall, if and in so far as it is applicable to the delegated function, have effect for the purposes of the performance of that function by the person, with the substitution of the person for the Director.<\/p>\n<p>(7) Notwithstanding subsection (6), where a delegation to a person is made under this section\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the Director may, in any particular case of the performance of the function, inform the person that he has decided to perform the function himself, and the function shall thereupon be performable in such case by the Director and not by the person, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) if the person is satisfied that, in any particular case of the performance of the function, performance would, on account of the importance of the decision involved or on account of any other reasonable consideration, be more appropriately effected by the Director, the person may refer such case to the Director, and the function shall thereupon be performable in such case by the Director and not by the person.<\/p>\n<p>(8) The name of the Director and of any person appointed under subsection (5) shall be published in the manner specified in the establishment order.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F29<br \/>\nSubstituted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 28, S.I. No. 543 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Modifications (not altering text):<\/p>\n<p>C22<br \/>\nFunctions transferred and references to \u201cDepartment of Finance\u201d and \u201cMinister for Finance\u201d construed (29.07.2011) by Finance (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 418 of 2011), arts. 2, 3, 5 and sch. 1 part 2, in effect as per art. 1(2), subject to transitional provisions in arts. 6-9.<\/p>\n<p>2. (1) The administration and business in connection with the performance of any functions transferred by this Order are transferred to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.<\/p>\n<p>(2) References to the Department of Finance contained in any Act or instrument made thereunder and relating to the administration and business transferred by paragraph (1) shall, on and after the commencement of this Order, be construed as references to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.<\/p>\n<p>3. The functions conferred on the Minister for Finance by or under the provisions of \u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the enactments specified in Schedule 1, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) the statutory instruments specified in Schedule 2,<\/p>\n<p>are transferred to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>5. References to the Minister for Finance contained in any Act or instrument under an Act and relating to any functions transferred by this Order shall, from the commencement of this Order, be construed as references to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Schedule 1<\/p>\n<p>Enactments<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>1922 to 2011 Enactments<\/p>\n<p>Number and Year<\/p>\n<p>Short Title<\/p>\n<p>Provision<\/p>\n<p>(1)<\/p>\n<p>(2)<\/p>\n<p>(3)<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>No. 25 of 1968<\/p>\n<p>Road Traffic Act 1968<\/p>\n<p>Sections 37(5), 39(3) and 41<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E89<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (1.01.1984) by The Medical Bureau of Road Safety (Establishment) Order 1968 (Amendment) Order 1983 (S.I. No. 364 of 1983).<\/p>\n<p>E90<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (27.11.1968) by The Medical Bureau of Road Safety (Establishment) Order 1968 (S.I. No. 241 of 1968).<\/p>\n<p>E91<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (2) substituted (2.12.1994) by Road Traffic Act 1994 (7\/1994), s. 7, S.I. No. 350 of 1994; substituted as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>E92<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (2) substituted (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 8, S.I. No. 192 of 1978; substituted as per E-note and F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 40<\/p>\n<h4>Provisions of the establishment order.<\/h4>\n<p>40.\u2014(1) The establishment order shall contain such provisions as the Minister considers appropriate for the purpose of enabling the Bureau to perform its functions effectively and to give effect to the provisions of this Part in so far as they relate to the Bureau.<\/p>\n<p>(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the establishment order may contain provisions relating to all or any of the following matters:<\/p>\n<p>(a) the terms and conditions of appointment and tenure of office of members of the Bureau and of the Director;<\/p>\n<p>(b) the appointment of officers and the employment of servants by the Bureau and the remuneration and conditions of service of such officers and servants;<\/p>\n<p>(c) meetings of the Bureau and procedure at such meetings;<\/p>\n<p>(d) the regulation of the finances of the Bureau and the keeping and auditing of its accounts;<\/p>\n<p>(e) the furnishing by the Bureau to the Minister from time to time of information regarding the performance of its functions;<\/p>\n<p>(f) empowering the Bureau to provide itself with a seal and providing for the use and authentication of the seal;<\/p>\n<p>(g) empowering the Bureau to make arrangements with another person or body for the use by the Bureau of premises and equipment belonging to that person or body and for the use of the services of officers and servants of that person or body.<\/p>\n<p>(3) No provision relating to the matters mentioned in subsection (2) (b) may be contained in the establishment order save with the consent of the Minister for Finance.<\/p>\n<p>(4) The Minister may from time to time by order amend the establishment order and amend or revoke an order under this subsection.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E93<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (1.01.1984) by The Medical Bureau of Road Safety (Establishment) Order 1968 (Amendment) Order 1983 (S.I. No. 364 of 1983).<\/p>\n<p>E94<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (27.11.1968) by The Medical Bureau of Road Safety (Establishment) Order 1968 (S.I. No. 241 of 1968).<\/p>\n<p>Section 41<br \/>\nExpenses of the Bureau.<\/p>\n<p>41.\u2014(1) Subject to any general directions which may, from time to time, be given by the Minister for Finance, there shall be paid F30[out of moneys provided by the Oireachtas] in every year to the Bureau an amount equal to the expenses which, in the opinion of the Minister, are reasonably and properly incurred in the performance of its functions, less any fees or other payments made to the Bureau under this Act or the establishment order.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Subsection (4) of section 3 of the Roads Act, 1920, shall be construed and have effect as if the expenses required by this section to be met out of the Road Fund were included in the expenses mentioned in paragraph (e) of that subsection.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F30<br \/>\nSubstituted (18.07.1980) by Road Fund (Winding Up) Regulations 1980 (S.I. No. 230 of 1980), reg. 2 and sch.<\/p>\n<p>Section 42<br \/>\nProtection of Director, etc., against legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>42.\u2014 No action or other legal proceeding shall lie (except in the case of wilful neglect or default) against the Director or any member, officer or servant of the Bureau by reason of, or arising out of, the carrying out of any analysis or determination under this Act F31[, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978, or the Road Traffic Act, 1994].<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F31<br \/>\nSubstituted (2.12.1994) by Road Traffic Act 1994 (7\/1994), s. 8, S.I. No. 350 of 1994.<\/p>\n<p>F32<br \/>\nRepealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(b), not commenced as of date of revision.<\/p>\n<p>Modifications (not altering text):<\/p>\n<p>C23<br \/>\nProspective affecting provision: section repealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(b), not commenced as of date of revision.<\/p>\n<p>42.\u2014F32[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Section 43<br \/>\nProcedure following taking or provision of specimen.<\/p>\n<p>43.\u2014F33[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F33<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E95<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1976) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1976 (S.I. No. 240 of 1976); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E96<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (22.11.1974) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1974 (S.I. No. 336 of 1974); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E97<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 221 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E98<br \/>\nPrevious affectin provision: power pursuant to section exercised (29.05.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 138 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E99<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1969) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) Regulations 1969 (S.I. No. 196 of 1969); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E100<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: section amended (26.07.1973) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1973 (15\/1973), s. 6, commenced on enactment; repealed as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 44<br \/>\nEvidential effects of certificate under section 43.<\/p>\n<p>44.\u2014F34[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F34<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E101<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: section amended (26.07.1973) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1973 (15\/1973), s. 7, commenced on enactment; repealed as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 45<br \/>\nRight to further analysis.<\/p>\n<p>45.\u2014F35[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F35<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E102<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (29.05.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 138 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3..<\/p>\n<p>E103<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1969) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) Regulations 1969 (S.I. No. 196 of 1969); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>Section 46<br \/>\nOpportunity to have taken or to give additional specimen, or to be supplied with portion of specimen.<\/p>\n<p>46.\u2014F36[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F36<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E104<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 221 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E105<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1969) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) Regulations 1969 (S.I. No. 196 of 1969); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>Section 47<br \/>\nRegulations for sections 27 to 46.<\/p>\n<p>47.\u2014F37[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F37<br \/>\nRepealed (20.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 1978 (19\/1978), s. 5, S.I. No. 192 of 1978.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E106<br \/>\nE106<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1976) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1976 (S.I. No. 240 of 1976); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E107<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (22.11.1974) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1974 (S.I. No. 336 of 1974); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 221 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E108<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (29.05.1973) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) (Amendment) Regulations 1973 (S.I. No. 138 of 1973); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E110<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (14.10.1969) by Road Traffic Act 1968 (Part V) Regulations 1969 (S.I. No. 196 of 1969); revoked (11.07.1978) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 1978 (Part III) Regulations 1978 (S.I. No. 193 of 1978), reg. 4 and sch. 3.<\/p>\n<p>Section 48<br \/>\nDriving animal-drawn vehicle or pedal cycle while under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug.<\/p>\n<p>48.\u2014F38[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F38<br \/>\nRepealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(b), S.I. No. 544 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Section 49<br \/>\nDriving without reasonable consideration.<\/p>\n<p>49.\u2014F39[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F39<br \/>\nRepealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 4(2), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E111<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: repealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 70(b), not commenced.<\/p>\n<p>Section 50<br \/>\nCareless driving.<\/p>\n<p>50.\u2014F40[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F40<br \/>\nRepealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 4(2), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E112<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: repealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 70(b), not commenced.<\/p>\n<p>Section 51<br \/>\nAmendment of section 53 of Principal Act.<\/p>\n<p>51.\u2014F41[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F41<br \/>\nRepealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No.2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 4(2), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E113<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: repealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 70(b), not commenced.<\/p>\n<p>Section 52<br \/>\nAmendment of section 55 of Principal Act.<\/p>\n<p>52.\u2014F42[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F42<br \/>\nRepealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No.2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 4(2), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E114<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: repealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 70(b), not commenced.<\/p>\n<p>PART VI<\/p>\n<p>PART VIII<\/p>\n<p>Regulation of Traffic<\/p>\n<p>Section 59<\/p>\n<h4>Penalty on person found in a public place while under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug.<\/h4>\n<p>59.\u2014(1) A person who is found in a public place in such a condition, because he is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug, as to be a source of danger to traffic or himself shall be guilty of an offence.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A person charged with an offence under this section shall not, in respect of the facts alleged to constitute such offence, be charged under section 12 of the Licensing Act, 1836, section 12 of the Licensing Act, 1872, section 25 of the Licensing (Ireland) Act, 1874, or section 9 of the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1908.<\/p>\n<p>(3) Where a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na is of opinion that a person is committing an offence under this section he may arrest the person without warrant.<\/p>\n<p>Section 60<br \/>\nRegulations for the general control of traffic and pedestrians.<\/p>\n<p>60.\u2014F43[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F43<br \/>\nRepealed (1.05.1997) by Road Traffic Act 1994 (7\/1994), s. 4(1), S.I. No. 180 of 1997.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E116<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (17.12.1993) by Road Traffic General Bye Laws 1964 (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 393 of 1993); revoked (1.10.1997) by Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997), reg. 3 and sch. 1 pt. 1.<\/p>\n<p>E117<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (10.03.1993) by Road Traffic General Bye-Laws (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 63 of 1993); revoked (1.10.1997) by Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997), reg. 3 and sch. 1 pt. 1.<\/p>\n<p>E118<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (29.07.1991) by Road Traffic General Bye-Laws (Amendment) Regulations 1991 (S.I. No. 204 of 1991); revoked (1.10.1997) by Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997), reg. 3 and sch. 1 pt. 1.<\/p>\n<p>E119<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (30.09.1983) by Road Traffic General Bye-Laws (Amendment) Regulations 1983 (S.I. No. 275 of 1983); revoked (1.10.1997) by Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997), reg. 3 and sch. 1 pt. 1.<\/p>\n<p>E120<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (28.11.1975) by Road Traffic General Bye-Laws (Amendment) Regulations 1975 (S.I. No. 281 of 1975); revoked (1.10.1997) by Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997), reg. 3 and sch. 1 pt. 1.<\/p>\n<h2>ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2006<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Section 4<\/p>\n<h4>Mandatory alcohol testing.<\/h4>\n<p>4.\u2014(1) F7[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>(2) F7[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>(3) F7[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>(4) F7[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>(5) F7[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>(6) F7[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>(7) F8[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>(8) In a prosecution for an offence under this section, section 49 or 50 of the Principal Act or Part III of the Act of 1994 it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that an apparatus provided by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the purpose of enabling a person to provide a specimen of breath pursuant to this section is an apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol in the breath.<\/p>\n<p>(9) An authorisation or a copy expressing itself to be such authorisation, shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence in any proceedings under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006, of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was a person entitled under subsection (2) to sign it.<\/p>\n<p>(10) F7[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F7<br \/>\nRepealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(f), S.I. No. 544 of 2011, art. 6.<\/p>\n<p>F8<br \/>\nRepealed (29.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(f), S.I. No. 544 of 2011, art. 10.<\/p>\n<p>F9<br \/>\nRepealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(f), not commenced as of date of revision.<\/p>\n<p>Modifications (not altering text):<\/p>\n<p>C5<br \/>\nProspective amending provision: subss. (8) and (9) repealed by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(f), not commenced as of date of revision.<\/p>\n<p>4.\u2014 &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>(8) F9[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>(9) F9[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E68<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (4) amended (1.06.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2011 (7\/2011), s. 4, S.I. No. 253 of 2011; subs. (4) repealed as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>E69<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: procedure for provision of specimen subsequent to arrest under subs. (7) prescribed by Road Traffic Act 1994 (7\/1994), s. 13(1), as amended (4.10.2006) by Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006 (28\/2006), s. 1(1)(b), commenced on enactment; repealed (29.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(c), S.I. No. 544 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>E70<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: procedure for detention of intoxicated drivers subsequent to arrest under subs. (7) prescribed by Road Traffic Act 1994 (7\/1994), s. 16(1), as amended (4.10.2006) by Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006 (28\/2006), s. 1(1)(d), commenced on enactment; repealed (29.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 33(c), S.I. No. 544 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Section 5<br \/>\nFixed charge and disqualification for certain drink driving offences.<\/p>\n<p>5.\u2014 F10[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F10<br \/>\nRepealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 32(2), commenced as per s. 32(2), subject to transitional provision in subs. (3).<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E71<br \/>\nRepeal of section (20.03.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 26(a), S.I. No. 147 of 2014, is ineffectual in light of F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>E72<br \/>\nAmendment of subs. (12) (12.01.2013) by Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (16\/2012), s. 53, S.I. No. 5 of 2013, is ineffectual in light of F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>E73<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: functions in section transferred and references to \u201cDepartment of Finance\u201d and \u201cMinister for Finance\u201d construed (29.07.2011) by Finance (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 418 of 2011), arts. 2, 3, 5 and sch. 1 part 2, in effect as per art. 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>E74<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subss. (2), (3) and (7) substituted by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 32(1), not commenced; s. 32(1) repealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 32(2), commenced as per s. 32(2).<\/p>\n<p>E75<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (1)(c) amended (11.07.2007) by Roads Act 2007 (34\/2007), s. 12(5), commenced on enactment; superseded as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 6<br \/>\nConsequential disqualification orders.<\/p>\n<p>6.\u2014 F11[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F11<br \/>\nRepealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 65(3)(c), S.I. No. 543 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Section 7<\/p>\n<h4>Removal of disqualification.<\/h4>\n<p>7.\u2014 The following section is substituted for section 29 of the Principal Act:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c29.\u2014 (1) This section applies to a person in respect of whom a disqualification order has been made, whether before or after the commencement of section 7 of the Road Traffic Act 2006, disqualifying the person for holding a licence during a period of more than 2 years, and which is the first such order made in respect of that person within a period of 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A person to whom this section applies may, at any time following the completion of one-half of the period specified in the disqualification order, apply to the court which made the order, for the removal of the disqualification.<\/p>\n<p>(3) In considering an application made under this section a court, without prejudice to its power to have regard to all of the matters that appear to the court to be relevant, may, in particular, have regard to the character of the applicant, his or her conduct after the conviction and the nature of the offence.<\/p>\n<p>(4) Where a court considers it to be appropriate it may confirm the period specified in the order of disqualification or it may order the removal of the disqualification from a specified date that is such that the disqualification will have effect for at least two-thirds of the period specified in the order of disqualification.<\/p>\n<p>(5) A person intending to make an application under this section shall give 14 days notice in writing to the Superintendent of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the district in which the person ordinarily resides.<\/p>\n<p>(6) The court hearing an application under this section may order the applicant to pay the whole or any part of the costs.<\/p>\n<p>(7) In this section \u2018disqualification order\u2019 means a consequential or an ancillary disqualification order.\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2>ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2010<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>REVISED<\/p>\n<p>Updated to 27 October 2022<\/p>\n<p>AN ACT TO AMEND AND EXTEND THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACTS 1961 TO 2007.<\/p>\n<p>[20th July, 2010]<\/p>\n<p>BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS:<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Modifications (not altering text):<\/p>\n<p>C1<br \/>\nApplication of collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 restricted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 87(1), S.I. No. 543 of 2011, as substituted (20.03.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 23, S.I. No. 147 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Exemptions for emergency vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>87.\u2014 [(1) Requirements under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 relating to vehicles and requirements, restrictions and prohibitions relating to the driving and use of vehicles, other than those provided under sections 49, 50, 51A, 52 and 53 of the Principal Act, sections 12, 13 and 15 of the Act of 1994 and sections 4, 5, 11, 12 and 14 of this Act, do not apply to\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the driving or use by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, an ambulance service (provided by a pre-hospital emergency care service provider recognised by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council established by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (Establishment) Order 2000 (S.I. No. 109 of 2000)) or a fire brigade of a fire authority (within the meaning of the Fire Services Act 1981) of a vehicle in the performance of the duties of that member, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) a person driving or using a vehicle under the direction of a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na,<\/p>\n<p>where such use does not endanger the safety of road users.]<\/p>\n<p>C2<br \/>\nApplication of collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 restricted (21.09.2011) by European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477 of 2011), regs. 1(3), 42(22), sch. 2.<\/p>\n<p>42.\u2014 &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>(22) Notwithstanding any provision of any statute listed in the Second Schedule that provides for the consent for a plan or project to which this Regulation applies to be obtained by default on the failure of the public authority to provide a response within a specified timescale or otherwise, that provision shall not have effect in respect of any plan or project to which this Regulation applies.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>SECOND SCHEDULE<\/p>\n<p>Number<\/p>\n<p>Year<\/p>\n<p>Short Title\/Citation<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>C3<br \/>\nFunctions transferred and references to \u201cDepartment of Finance\u201d and \u201cMinister for Finance\u201d construed (29.07.2011) by Finance (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 418 of 2011), arts. 2, 3, 5 and sch. 1 part 2, in effect as per art. 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>2. (1) The administration and business in connection with the performance of any functions transferred by this Order are transferred to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.<\/p>\n<p>(2) References to the Department of Finance contained in any Act or instrument made thereunder and relating to the administration and business transferred by paragraph (1) shall, on and after the commencement of this Order, be construed as references to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.<\/p>\n<p>3. The functions conferred on the Minister for Finance by or under the provisions of \u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the enactments specified in Schedule 1, and<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>are transferred to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>5. References to the Minister for Finance contained in any Act or instrument under an Act and relating to any functions transferred by this Order shall, from the commencement of this Order, be construed as references to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Schedule 1<\/p>\n<p>Enactments<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Part 2<\/p>\n<p>1922 to 2011 Enactments<\/p>\n<p>Number and Year<\/p>\n<p>Short Title<\/p>\n<p>Provision<\/p>\n<p>(1)<\/p>\n<p>(2)<\/p>\n<p>(3)<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>No. 25 of 2010<\/p>\n<p>Road Traffic Act 2010<\/p>\n<p>Sections 29(13)(b), 37(1)(b), 42(1)(b) and 44(6)<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>C4<br \/>\nApplication of collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 restricted (4.05.2009) by Road Traffic (Specialised Vehicle Permits) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 147 of 2009), reg. 6(1)(b)(ii), in operation as per reg. 2.<\/p>\n<p>Grant of specialised vehicle permits<\/p>\n<p>6. (1) The Permits Officer may grant a specialised vehicle permit if\u2014 &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>(b) he or she is satisfied that\u2014 &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>(ii) the vehicle and that operation will not otherwise contravene the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006, Regulations made under those Acts, or any other law.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>C5<br \/>\nApplication of collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 extended (21.07.2006) by Road Traffic Act 2006 (23\/2006), s. 2, S.I. No. 384 of 2006.<\/p>\n<p>Regulations to give effect to acts of European Communities.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u2014 The power to make regulations under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 includes the power to make provision in such regulations to give effect to\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) a provision of the treaties of the European Communities, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) an act adopted by an institution of those Communities.<\/p>\n<p>C6<br \/>\nApplication of collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2002 modified by Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975 (14\/1975), s. 3(1), as substituted (3.04.2006) by Road Traffic Act 2002 (12\/2002), s. 12(1), S.I. No. 134 of 2006.<\/p>\n<p>Provisions applying to certain offences relating to vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>[3.\u2014(1) (a) This section applies to such of the offences specified in paragraph (b) as may be declared by the Minister by regulations made after consultation with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to be fixed charge offences and an offence standing so declared is referred to in this section as a fixed charge offence.<\/p>\n<p>(b) The offences referred to in paragraph (a) of this section are:<\/p>\n<p>(i) an offence under the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to 2002, relating to the prohibition or restriction of the stopping or parking of mechanically propelled vehicles,<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p>C7<br \/>\nFunctions in relation to collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2002 transferred from Department of and Minister for Environment and Local Government to Department of and Minister for Public Enterprise and terms construed (18.06.2002) by National Roads and Road Traffic (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 298 of 2002). Note: name of Department of and Minister for Public Enterprise changed to Department of and Minister for Transport (19.06.2002) by Public Enterprise (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 305 of 2002); name further changed to Department of and Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (2.04.2011) by Transport (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 141 of 2011).<\/p>\n<p>3. (1) The administration and business in connection with the exercise, performance or execution of any functions transferred by Article 4 of this Order are transferred to the Department of Public Enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>(2) References to the Department of the Environment and Local Government contained in any Act or instrument made thereunder and relating to any administration and business transferred by paragraph (1) of this Article shall, on and after the commencement of this Order, be construed as references to the Department of Public Enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>4. (1) The functions vested in the Minister for the Environment and Local Government\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) by or under\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2002,<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>are transferred to the Minister for Public Enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>(2) References to the Minister for the Environment and Local Government contained in any Act or instrument made thereunder and relating to any functions transferred by this Article shall, on and after the commencement of this Order, be construed as references to the Minister for Public Enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>C8<br \/>\nApplication of collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1987 modified (1.01.1994) by Roads Act 1993 (14\/1993), ss. 17(4), 23(1), S.I. No. 406 of 1993.<\/p>\n<p>Functions generally of the Authority.<\/p>\n<p>17.\u2014 &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>(4) The Minister may make regulations providing that any function relating to national roads conferred on him or on a road authority under any enactment (including this Act), or on the Commissioner under the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to 1987, shall, where the Minister is satisfied that the function could be more effectively performed by the Authority, in lieu of being performed by him or by that authority or by the Commissioner, be performed by the Authority with effect from a date specified in the regulations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The Authority and traffic management.<\/p>\n<p>23.\u2014(1) The Authority may at any time make recommendations in writing to the Commissioner in relation to the performance of his functions under the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to 1987 and the Commissioner shall have regard to such recommendations in the performance of his functions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>C9<br \/>\nTerm \u201cclass of mechanically propelled vehicles\u201d in collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1984 construed (7.11.1989) by European Communities (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1989 (S.I. No. 287 of 1989), reg. 2.<\/p>\n<p>2. A reference in the Road Traffic Acts, 1961 to 1984, to a class of mechanically propelled vehicles shall be construed as a reference to a class or category of such vehicles and cognate words and expressions shall be construed accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E1<br \/>\nRoad Safety Authority granted power to consider any convictions under collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2011 in determining a risk rating in relation to Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (16\/2012), s. 39(3)(a)-(d) (10.09.2013) by Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (16\/2012), s. 39(4)(e), S.I. No. 349 of 2013.<\/p>\n<p>E2<br \/>\nCollectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 included in European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477 of 2011), sch. 2 (21.09.2011) by European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477 of 2011), in effect as per reg. 1(3).<\/p>\n<p>E3<br \/>\nObligation to provide breath specimen by person in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place who, in the opinion of a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, is committing or has committed an offence under collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2011 provided by Road Traffic Act 1994 (7\/1994), s. 12, as substituted (1.06.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2011 (7\/2011), s. 2, S.I. No. 253 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>E4<br \/>\nRoad Safety Authority designated as authority responsible for certain vehicle testing arrangements required under the collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 (13.09.2006) by Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), art. 3(a)(i).<\/p>\n<p>E5<br \/>\nDuty to give information to member of Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for offences under collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 1995 imposed (23.12.2001) by Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001 (55\/2001), s. 59(1), commenced on enactment.<\/p>\n<p>E6<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: certain records held under collectively cited Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 exempted from application of Freedom of Information Act 1997 by Freedom of Information Act 1997 (13\/1997), s. 46(1)(bb) as inserted (9.08.2010) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 26(5), S.I. No. 394 of 2010; repealed (14.10.2014) by Freedom of Information Act 2014 (30\/2014), s. 5 and sch. 4, commenced as per s. 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>PART 1<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary and General<\/p>\n<p>Section 1<br \/>\nShort title, commencement, collective citation and construction.<\/p>\n<p>1.\u2014 (1) This Act may be cited as the Road Traffic Act 2010.<\/p>\n<p>(2) This Act comes into operation on such day or days as, by order or orders made by the Minister under this section, may be fixed therefor either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision and different days may be so fixed for different purposes and different provisions.<\/p>\n<p>(3) The Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2007 and this Act may be cited as the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 and shall be read together as one.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E7<br \/>\nPower pursuant to subs. (2) exercised (1.06.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Part 3) (Commencement) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 241 of 2017).<\/p>\n<p>2. The 1st day of June 2017 is fixed as the day on which Part 3 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010) comes into operation.<\/p>\n<p>E8<br \/>\nPower pursuant to subs. (2) exercised (17.04.2016) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 54(d)) (Defective or Worn Tyres) (Commencement) Order 2016 (S.I. No. 168 of 2016).<\/p>\n<p>2. The day fixed as the day on which section 54 (d) of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010), in so far as it relates to the insertion of Part 9 into the First Schedule to the Road Traffic Act 2002 (No. 12 of 2002) other than the matter at reference numbers 1 and 2 in that Part, comes into operation is 17 April 2016.<\/p>\n<p>E9<br \/>\nPower pursuant to subs. (2) exercised (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Impairment Testing) (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 536 of 2014), art. 2.<\/p>\n<p>2. The day fixed as the day on which\u2014 &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>(b) section 11 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010), and<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>come into operation is 26 November 2014.<\/p>\n<p>E10<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (21.12.2012) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 53(3)(c)) (Commencement) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 560 of 2012).<\/p>\n<p>2. Paragraph (c) of section 53(3) of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010) comes into operation on the day after the making of this Order.<\/p>\n<p>E11<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (25.07.2012) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 48) (Commencement) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 293 of 2012).<\/p>\n<p>2. Section 48 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010) comes into operation on the date of the making of this Order.<\/p>\n<p>E12<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (28.10.2011 and 29.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 33) (Commencement) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 544 of 2011).<\/p>\n<p>3. The day fixed as the day on which section 33(a) of the Act of 2010 comes into operation in so far as it relates to\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) section 49 (other than subsection (8)),<\/p>\n<p>(b) section 50 (other than subsections (8) and (10)), and<\/p>\n<p>(c) section 51 (other than subsection (4)),<\/p>\n<p>of the Principal Act is 28 October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>4. The day fixed as the day on which section 33(b) of the Act of 2010 comes into operation in so far as it relates to section 48 of the Road Traffic Act 1968 (No. 25 of 1968) is 28 October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>5. The day fixed as the day on which section 33(c) of the Act of 2010 comes into operation in so far as it relates to\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) Part II (sections 5 to 8), and<\/p>\n<p>(b) sections 10, 11 and 14,<\/p>\n<p>of the Act of 1994 is 28 October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>6. The day fixed as the day on which section 33(f) (other than in so far as it relates to subsections (7), (8) and (9) of section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 2006 (No. 23 of 2006)) of the Act of 2010 comes into operation is 28 October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>7. The day fixed as the day on which subsections (e), (g) and (h) of section 33 of the Act of 2010 come into operation is 28 October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>8. The day fixed as the day on which section 33(a) of the Act of 2010 comes into operation in so far as it relates to\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) section 49(8),<\/p>\n<p>(b) section 50(10), and<\/p>\n<p>(c) section 51(4),<\/p>\n<p>of the Principal Act is 29 October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>9. The day fixed as the day on which section 33(c) of the Act of 2010 comes into operation in so far as it relates to\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) section 12 (other than subsection (5)),<\/p>\n<p>(b) section 13 (other than subsection (4)), and<\/p>\n<p>(c) sections 15 to 17,<\/p>\n<p>of the Act of 1994 is 29 October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>10. The day fixed as the day on which section 33(f) of the Act of 2010 comes into operation in so far as it relates to section 4(7) of the Road Traffic Act 2006 is 29 October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>E13<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 543 of 2011).<\/p>\n<p>2. The day fixed as the day on which\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) Chapters 1 to 6 (other than section 11), 7 (other than section 26(5)), 8 and 9 (other than section 32) of Part 2, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) sections 60, 61, 63, 64, 65 and 87, of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010) come into operation is 28 October 2011.<\/p>\n<p>E14<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (1.06.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 255 of 2010).<\/p>\n<p>2. The day fixed as the day on which sections 55 to 59, 62, 67, 71 to 74, 76, 77, 79 to 81, 83 and 84, paragraphs (a) to (c) of section 85 and sections 88 to 92 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010) come into operation is 1 June, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>E15<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (9.08.2010) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Certain Provisions) (Commencement) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 394 of 2010).<\/p>\n<p>2. The day fixed as the day on which Part 1 (sections 1 and 2) and sections 26(5), 68 and 78 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010) come into operation is 9th August 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Section 2<\/p>\n<h4>Definitions.<\/h4>\n<p>2.\u2014 In this Act\u2014<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAct of 1968\u201d means Road Traffic Act 1968;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAct of 1975\u201d means Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act 1975;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAct of 1994\u201d means Road Traffic Act 1994;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAct of 2002\u201d means Road Traffic Act 2002;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAct of 2004\u201d means Road Traffic Act 2004;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAct of 2006\u201d means Road Traffic Act 2006;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMinister\u201d means Minister for Transport;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cprescribed\u201d means prescribed by regulations made by the Minister;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPrincipal Act\u201d means Road Traffic Act 1961.<\/p>\n<p>PART 2<\/p>\n<h4>Intoxicated Driving Offences<\/h4>\n<p>Chapter 1<\/p>\n<p>General<\/p>\n<p>Section 3<\/p>\n<h4>Interpretation \u2014 Part 2.<\/h4>\n<p>3.\u2014 (1) In this Part\u2014<\/p>\n<p>F1[\u201canalysis\u201d includes any operation used in determining the concentration of alcohol in a specimen of breath, blood or urine, the concentration of a drug specified in column (2) of the Schedule in a specimen of blood and any operation used in determining the presence (if any) of a drug or drugs in a specimen of blood or urine, and cognate words shall be construed accordingly;]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBureau\u201d has the meaning assigned to it by section 37(1) of the Act of 1968;<\/p>\n<p>\u201ccategory\u201d, in relation to a vehicle referred to in the definition of \u201cspecified person\u201d, means a category of vehicle referred to in Regulation 6 of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 537 of 2006);<\/p>\n<p>\u201cdesignated\u201d means designated by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cdoctor\u201d means a person registered in the F2[register of medical practitioners] established under section 43(1) of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cfirst driving licence\u201d means a driving licence issued by a licensing authority to a person who has not previously held a driving licence;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cimpairment test regulations\u201d means regulations made under section 11(3);<\/p>\n<p>\u201cimpairment tests\u201d means tests prescribed under impairment test regulations;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cintoxicant\u201d includes alcohol and drugs and any combination of drugs or of drugs and alcohol;<\/p>\n<p>F3[\u201cmedical exemption certificate\u201d has the meaning given to it by section 4(1B);]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cnurse\u201d means a person registered in the register of nurses established under section 27 of the Nurses Act 1985;<\/p>\n<p>F4[&#8220;specified person&#8221; means a person who at the time of an alleged offence under section 4 or 5\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) is the holder of a learner permit permitting the holder to drive a vehicle of the category concerned,<\/p>\n<p>(b) is the holder of a first driving licence licensing the holder to drive a vehicle of the category concerned within a period of 2 years from the date of its issue,<\/p>\n<p>(c) is the holder of a driving licence licensing the holder to drive a vehicle in the category C, C1, D, D1, EB, EC, EC1, ED, ED1 or W while driving, attempting to drive or being in charge of such a vehicle,<\/p>\n<p>F5[(d) is the holder of a licence to drive a small public service vehicle granted under section 9 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, while driving, attempting to drive or being in charge of a small public service vehicle when the vehicle is being used in the course of carrying on business,]<\/p>\n<p>F6[(da) not being the holder of a licence to drive a small public service vehicle, purports to be or acts as such holder, while driving, attempting to drive or being in charge of a vehicle for the carriage of persons for reward, or]<\/p>\n<p>(e) does not hold a driving licence licensing the holder to drive a vehicle of the category concerned. ]<\/p>\n<p>(2) Where a person holds a driving licence referred to in paragraph (c) or (d) of the definition of \u201cspecified person\u201d in subsection (1) it is presumed, until the contrary is shown, that the person was driving at the time of the alleged offence a vehicle of the category concerned or a small public service vehicle being used in the course of business.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F1<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 7(a), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F2<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 7(b), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F3<br \/>\nInserted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 7(c), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F4<br \/>\nSubstituted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 9(a), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>F5<br \/>\nSubstituted (6.04.2014) by Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (37\/2013), s. 76, S.I. No. 163 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>F6<br \/>\nInserted (6.04.2014) by Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (37\/2013), s. 76, S.I. No. 163 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 2<\/p>\n<p>Intoxicated driving offences<\/p>\n<p>Section 4<\/p>\n<h4>Prohibition on driving mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicant or if exceeding alcohol limits.<\/h4>\n<p>4.\u2014 (1) A person shall not drive or attempt to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while he or she is under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>F7[(1A) Subject to subsection (1B), a person shall not drive or attempt to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while there is present in his or her body a quantity of a drug specified in column (2) of the Schedule such that, within 3 hours after so driving or attempting to drive, the concentration of that drug in his or her blood is equal to or greater than the concentration specified in column (3) at the same reference number.<\/p>\n<p>(1B) Subsection (1A) does not apply to a person in respect of a drug specified at reference number 1 or 2 in column (2) of the Schedule where the person is the holder of a certificate, in the prescribed form (referred to in this Part as a \u201cmedical exemption certificate\u201d) which indicates that at the time at which that drug was found to be present in his or her blood \u03949 &#8211; Tetrahydrocannabinol had been lawfully prescribed for him or her and which is signed by the doctor who prescribed it.<\/p>\n<p>(1C) A person who signs a medical exemption certificate containing information which he or she knows to be false commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class C fine.]<\/p>\n<p>(2) A person shall not drive or attempt to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while there is present in his or her body a quantity of alcohol such that, within 3 hours after so driving or attempting to drive, the concentration of alcohol in his or her blood will exceed a concentration of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in case the person is a specified person, 20 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.<\/p>\n<p>(3) A person shall not drive or attempt to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while there is present in his or her body a quantity of alcohol such that, within 3 hours after so driving or attempting to drive, the concentration of alcohol in his or her urine will exceed a concentration of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) 67 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in case the person is a specified person, 27 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A person shall not drive or attempt to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while there is present in his or her body a quantity of alcohol such that, within 3 hours after so driving or attempting to drive, the concentration of alcohol in his or her breath will exceed a concentration of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) 22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in case the person is a specified person, 9 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.<\/p>\n<p>(5) A person who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding \u20ac5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(6) A person charged with an offence under this section may, in lieu of being found guilty of that offence, be found guilty of an offence under section 5.<\/p>\n<p>(7) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>(8) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may arrest without warrant a person who in the member\u2019s opinion is committing or has committed an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F7<br \/>\nInserted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 8(a), S.I. No. 129 of 2017. A class C fine means a fine not greater than \u20ac2,500, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8\/2010), ss. 3, 6(1), S.I. No. 662 of 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E16<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Medical Exemption Certificate) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 158 of 2017).<\/p>\n<p>E17<br \/>\nMandatory disqualification period for persons convicted of offence under section prescribed (6.04.2014) by Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (37\/2013), s. 30(3)(c), (ii), S.I. No. 163 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Section 5<\/p>\n<h4>Prohibition on being in charge of mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicant or if exceeding alcohol limits.<\/h4>\n<p>5.\u2014 (1) A person commits an offence if, when in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place with intent to drive or attempt to drive the vehicle (but not driving or attempting to drive it), he or she is under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>F8[(1A) A person, other than a person referred to in subsection (1B), commits an offence if, when in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place with intent to drive or attempt to drive the vehicle (but not driving or attempting to drive it), there is present in his or her body a quantity of a drug specified in column (2) of the Schedule such that, within 3 hours after so being in charge, the concentration of that drug in his or her blood is equal to or greater than the concentration specified in column (3) at the same reference number.<\/p>\n<p>(1B) Subsection (1A) does not apply to a person in respect of a drug specified at reference number 1 or 2 in column (2) of the Schedule where the person is the holder of a medical exemption certificate which indicates that at the time at which that drug was found to be present in his or her blood it had been lawfully prescribed for him or her and which is signed by the doctor who prescribed it.]<\/p>\n<p>(2) A person commits an offence if, when in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place with intent to drive or attempt to drive the vehicle (but not driving or attempting to drive it), there is present in his or her body a quantity of alcohol such that, within 3 hours after so being in charge, the concentration of alcohol in his or her blood will exceed a concentration of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in case the person is a specified person, 20 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.<\/p>\n<p>(3) A person commits an offence if, when in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place with intent to drive or attempt to drive the vehicle (but not driving or attempting to drive it), there is present in his or her body a quantity of alcohol such that, within 3 hours after so being in charge, the concentration of alcohol in his or her urine will exceed a concentration of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) 67 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in case the person is a specified person, 27 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A person commits an offence if, when in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place with intent to drive or attempt to drive the vehicle (but not driving or attempting to drive it), there is present in his or her body a quantity of alcohol such that, within 3 hours after so being in charge, the concentration of alcohol in his or her breath will exceed a concentration of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) 22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in case the person is a specified person, 9 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.<\/p>\n<p>(5) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding \u20ac5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(6) A person charged with an offence under this section may, in lieu of being found guilty of that offence, be found guilty of an offence under section 4.<\/p>\n<p>(7) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>(8) In a prosecution for an offence under this section it shall be presumed that the defendant intended to drive or attempt to drive the vehicle concerned until he or she shows the contrary.<\/p>\n<p>(9) A person liable to be charged with an offence under this section shall not, by reference to the same occurrence, be liable to be charged under section 12 of the Licensing Act 1872 with the offence of being drunk while in charge, on a highway or other public place, of a carriage.<\/p>\n<p>(10) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may arrest without warrant a person who in the member\u2019s opinion is committing or has committed an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F8<br \/>\nInserted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 8(b), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E18<br \/>\nMandatory disqualification period for persons convicted of offence under section prescribed (6.04.2014) by Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (37\/2013), s. 30(3)(d), (ii), S.I. No. 163 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Section 6<\/p>\n<h4>Prohibition on driving animal-drawn vehicle or pedal cycle while under influence of intoxicant.<\/h4>\n<p>6.\u2014 (1) A person shall not, in a public place\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) drive or attempt to drive, or be in charge of, an animal-drawn vehicle, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) drive or attempt to drive a pedal cycle,<\/p>\n<p>while he or she is under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle or cycle.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) if the offence relates to an animal-drawn vehicle, he or she is liable on summary conviction\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) in the case of a first offence, to a fine not exceeding \u20ac3,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 month or to both, and<\/p>\n<p>(ii) in the case of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding \u20ac5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both,<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>(b) if the offence relates to a pedal cycle, he or she is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding \u20ac2,000.<\/p>\n<p>(3) A person liable to be charged with an offence under this section shall not, by reference to the same occurrence, be liable to be charged under section 12 of the Licensing Act 1872 with the offence of being drunk while in charge, on a highway or other public place, of a carriage.<\/p>\n<p>(4) Where a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na is of opinion that a person is committing or has committed an offence under this section, he or she may arrest the person without warrant.<\/p>\n<p>Section 7<br \/>\nPower of entry.<\/p>\n<p>7.\u2014 A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the purpose of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) making a requirement of a person under F9[section 9(2), 9(2A) or 10(4)], or<\/p>\n<p>(b) arresting a person under section 4(8), 5(10) or 6(4),<\/p>\n<p>may enter without warrant (if need be by use of reasonable force) any place (including the curtilage of a dwelling but not the dwelling) where the person is or where the member, with reasonable cause, suspects him or her to be.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F9<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 9, S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E19<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: s. 7(a) amended (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 9(b), S.I. No. 542 of 2011; substituted as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 3<\/p>\n<h4>Roadside breath and impairment testing<\/h4>\n<p>Section 8<br \/>\nF10[<\/p>\n<h4>Failure or refusal to produce licence.<\/h4>\n<p>8.\u2014 (1) Where a person is required by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na to provide a specimen under section 9, 10, 12 or 14 and the person fails or refuses, at the demand of the member under section 40 of the Principal Act, to produce and present to the member a driving licence then having effect and licensing the person to drive the vehicle concerned, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that the person does not hold such a licence.<\/p>\n<p>(2) The presumption referred to in subsection (1) shall cease to apply in relation to a person who within 10 days of the requirement referred to in that subsection produces and presents to the member or another member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na at a Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station nominated by the person at the time of the requirement, a driving licence held by the person at the time of the requirement, then having effect and licensing the holder to drive a vehicle of the category concerned, or evidence that he or she held such a licence.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F10<br \/>\nSubstituted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 6, S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Section 8A<br \/>\nF11[<\/p>\n<h4>Alternative verdicts.<\/h4>\n<p>8A.\u2014 (1) A person charged with an offence under section 4 consisting of a contravention of subsection (2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b) of that section may, in lieu of being found guilty of that offence, be found guilty of an offence under section 4 consisting of a contravention of subsection (2)(a), (3)(a) or (4)(a), as may be appropriate, of that section.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A person charged with an offence under section 5 consisting of a contravention of subsection (2)(b), (3)(b) or (4)(b) of that section may, in lieu of being found guilty of that offence, be found guilty of an offence under section 5 consisting of a contravention of subsection (2)(a), (3)(a) or (4)(a), as may be appropriate, of that section.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F11<br \/>\nInserted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 6, S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Section 9<\/p>\n<h4>Obligation to provide preliminary breath specimen.<\/h4>\n<p>F12[9.\u2014 (1) This section applies to a person in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place who, in the opinion of a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) has consumed F13[an intoxicant],<\/p>\n<p>(b) is committing or has committed an offence under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2011,<\/p>\n<p>(c) is or has been, with the vehicle, involved in a collision, or<\/p>\n<p>(d) is or has been, with the vehicle, involved in an event in which death occurs or injury appears or is claimed to have been caused to a person of such nature as to require medical assistance for the person at the scene of the event or that the person be brought to a hospital for medical assistance.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall, unless he or she is of opinion that the person should be arrested and subject to subsections (6) and (7), require a person to whom paragraph (a) or (d) of subsection (1) applies, and may require a person to whom paragraph (b) or (c) of that subsection applies\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) to provide, by exhaling into an apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol in the breath, a specimen of his or her breath in the manner indicated by the member,<\/p>\n<p>F14[(b) to accompany him or her, or another member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, to a place (including a vehicle) at or in the vicinity of the public place concerned and there to provide, by exhaling into such an apparatus, a specimen of his or her breath in the manner indicated by him or her or that other member, or]<\/p>\n<p>(c) where the member does not have such an apparatus with him or her, to remain at that place in his or her presence or in the presence of another member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (for a period that does not exceed one hour) until such an apparatus becomes available to him or her and then to provide, by exhaling into such an apparatus, a specimen of his or her breath in the manner indicated by the member.<\/p>\n<p>F15[(2A) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may require a person referred to in subsection (1) \u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) to provide a specimen of oral fluid from his or her mouth, using an apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid, in the manner indicated by the member,<\/p>\n<p>(b) to accompany him or her, or another member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, to a place (including a vehicle) at or in the vicinity of the public place concerned and there to provide a specimen of oral fluid from his or her mouth, using an apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid, in the manner indicated by him or her or that other member, or<\/p>\n<p>(c) where the member does not have such an apparatus with him or her, to remain at that place in his or her presence or in the presence of another member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (for a period that does not exceed one hour) until such an apparatus becomes available to him or her and then to provide a specimen of oral fluid from his or her mouth, using an apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid, in the manner indicated by him or her or that other member.<\/p>\n<p>(2B) Where a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na makes a requirement under subsection (2A), the member may request the person of whom the requirement is made to produce for inspection any medical certificate of exemption referred to in section 4(1B) or 5(1B) which he or she holds.]<\/p>\n<p>(3) A person who refuses or fails to comply immediately with a requirement of a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na under this section commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may arrest without warrant a person who in the member\u2019s opinion is committing or has committed an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>(5) In a prosecution for an offence under section 4, 5 or 6 of this Act it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that an apparatus provided by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the purpose of enabling a person to provide a specimen of breath under this section is an apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol in the breath.<\/p>\n<p>F16[(5A) In a prosecution for an offence under section 4 or 5 it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that an apparatus provided by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the purpose of enabling a person to provide an oral fluid specimen under this section is an apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid.]<\/p>\n<p>(6) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall not make a requirement under subsection (2) of a person to whom paragraph (a) of subsection (1) applies if, in the opinion of the member, such requirement would be prejudicial to the health of the person.<\/p>\n<p>(7) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall not make a requirement under subsection (2) of a person to whom paragraph (d) of subsection (1) applies if, in the opinion of the member or on the advice of a doctor or other medical personnel attending the scene of the event, such requirement would be prejudicial to the health of the person.<\/p>\n<p>(8) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>(9) Nothing in this section affects any power of arrest conferred by law apart from this section.<\/p>\n<p>(10) It is not a defence in any proceedings, other than proceedings under subsection (3), to show that a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na did not make a requirement under this section.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F12<br \/>\nSubstituted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 7, S.I. No. 542 of 2011. A class A fine means a fine not greater than \u20ac5,000, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8\/2010), ss. 3, 4(1), S.I. No. 662 of 2010.<\/p>\n<p>F13<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 10(a), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F14<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 10(b), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F15<br \/>\nInserted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 10(c), S.I. No. 129 of 2017. A class A fine means a fine not greater than \u20ac5,000, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8\/2010), ss. 3, 4(1), S.I. No. 662 of 2010.<\/p>\n<p>F16<br \/>\nInserted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 10(d), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Section 10<\/p>\n<h4>Mandatory alcohol testing.<\/h4>\n<p>F17[10. (1) In this section\u2014<\/p>\n<p>\u201cauthorisation\u201d means an authorisation under subsection (2) to establish a checkpoint;<\/p>\n<p>\u201ccheckpoint\u201d means a checkpoint established under an authorisation.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, not below the rank of inspector, may, for the purposes of section 4 authorise the establishment of a checkpoint or checkpoints in a public place or places at which members of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may exercise the powers under subsection (4).<\/p>\n<p>(3) An authorisation shall be in writing and shall specify\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the date on which, and the public place in which, the checkpoint is to be established, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) the hours at any time between which it may be operated.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, who is on duty at a checkpoint, may stop any vehicle at the checkpoint and, without prejudice to any other powers (including the functions under section 9) conferred on him or her by statute or at common law, may require a person in charge of the vehicle to do one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<p>(a) to provide a specimen of his or her breath (by exhaling into an apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol in the breath) in the manner indicated by the member;<\/p>\n<p>(b) to provide a specimen of his or her oral fluid (by collecting a specimen of oral fluid from his or her mouth using an apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid) in the manner indicated by the member;<\/p>\n<p>(c) to accompany him or her or another member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na to a place (including a vehicle) at or in the vicinity of the checkpoint and there to provide a specimen of his or her breath, as specified in paragraph (a), a specimen of his or her oral fluid, as specified in paragraph (b), or both, in the manner indicated by him or her or that other member;<\/p>\n<p>(d) to\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) leave the vehicle at the place where it has been stopped, or<\/p>\n<p>(ii) move it to a place in the vicinity of the checkpoint,<\/p>\n<p>and to keep or leave it there until the person has complied with a requirement made of him or her under any of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).<\/p>\n<p>(5) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the purposes of making a requirement of a person under subsection (4) may indicate the manner in which the person must comply with the requirement.<\/p>\n<p>(6) A person who\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) refuses or fails to comply immediately with a requirement under subsection (4) (other than subsection (4)(d)(ii)) or such a requirement in a manner indicated by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na under subsection (5), or<\/p>\n<p>(b) without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to comply immediately with a requirement under subsection (4)(d)(ii) or such a requirement in a manner indicated by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na under subsection (5),<\/p>\n<p>commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(7) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may arrest without warrant a person who in the member\u2019s opinion is committing or has committed an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>(8) Where a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na requires a person to provide a specimen of oral fluid under this section, the member may request the person of whom the requirement is made to produce for inspection any medical exemption certificate referred to in section 4(1B) or 5(1B) which he or she holds.<\/p>\n<p>(9) In a prosecution for an offence under section 4 it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that an apparatus provided by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the purpose of enabling a person to provide a specimen of breath under this section is an apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol in the breath.<\/p>\n<p>(10) In a prosecution for an offence under section 4 it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that an apparatus provided by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the purpose of enabling a person to provide an oral fluid specimen under this section is an apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid.<\/p>\n<p>(11) An authorisation or a copy expressing itself to be such authorisation shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence in any proceedings under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2016 of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was a person entitled under subsection (2) to sign it.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F17<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 11, S.I. No. 129 of 2017. A class A fine means a fine not greater than \u20ac5,000, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8\/2010), ss. 3, 4(1), S.I. No. 662 of 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E20<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (4) amended (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 9(c), S.I. No. 542 of 2011; substituted as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 11<\/p>\n<h4>Preliminary impairment testing.<\/h4>\n<p>F18[11. (1) Where a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na is of the opinion that a person driving or attempting to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle, or in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle with intent to drive or attempt to drive, in a public place is under the influence of an intoxicant, he or she may require the person to accompany him or her, or another member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, to a place at, or in the vicinity of, the public place concerned and there to perform tests (\u2018impairment tests\u2019), in accordance with regulations made under this section, in his or her presence or in the presence of another member and in the manner indicated by him or her, or that other member, for the purpose of assessing whether or not the person\u2019s ability to drive is impaired.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Where a person is arrested under\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) section 4(8), 5(10), 9(4), or 10(7) of this Act, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) section 52(3), 53(5), 106(3A) or 112(6) of the Principal Act,<\/p>\n<p>having driven, attempted to drive, or been in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle, a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may, within 3 hours after the person so driving, attempting to drive or being in charge of the vehicle, at a Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station, require the person to perform impairment tests in accordance with regulations made under this section for the purpose of assessing whether or not the person\u2019s ability to drive is impaired.<\/p>\n<p>(3) Evidence obtained under subsection (1) or (2) that a person\u2019s ability to drive is impaired shall be evidence for the purposes of sections 4 and 5 that the person is incapable of having proper control of a mechanically propelled vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>(4) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2) the Minister may prescribe\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the kinds of impairment tests that may be required to be performed,<\/p>\n<p>(b) the manner in which such a test may be administered,<\/p>\n<p>(c) instructions to be given to a person performing such a test,<\/p>\n<p>(d) the kind of observation of physical state that may be made in the course of such a test,<\/p>\n<p>(e) the inferences that may be drawn from observations made in the course of such a test, and<\/p>\n<p>(f) a form on which the observations made and inferences drawn in the course of such a test may be recorded and by which impairment may be assessed.<\/p>\n<p>(5) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(6) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may arrest without warrant a person who in the member\u2019s opinion is committing or has committed an offence under this section consisting of failing to comply with a requirement under subsection (1).<\/p>\n<p>(7) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F18<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 11, S.I. No. 129 of 2017. A class A fine means a fine not greater than \u20ac5,000, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8\/2010), ss. 3, 4(1), S.I. No. 662 of 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Modifications (not altering text):<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E21<br \/>\nPower pursuant to subs. (4) exercised (8.08.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Impairment Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 370 of 2017).<\/p>\n<p>E22<br \/>\nPower pursuant to subs. (3) exercised (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Impairment Testing) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 534 of 2014).<\/p>\n<p>E23<br \/>\nConsequential disqualification order for offence under section provided by Road Traffic Act 1961, s. 26(1) and sch. 2 para. 5A, as inserted (20.03.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 13(b)(i), S.I. No. 147 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>E24<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: section substituted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 11, S.I. No. 536 of 2014; substituted by F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 4<\/p>\n<h4>Procedure in relation to providing specimen at Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station, etc.<\/h4>\n<p>Section 12<\/p>\n<h4>Obligation to provide breath, blood or urine specimens following arrest under Part 2.<\/h4>\n<p>12.\u2014 (1) Where a person is arrested under section 4(8), 5(10), 6(4), 9(4), 10(7) or 11(5) of this Act or section 52(3), 53(5), 106(3A) or 112(6) of the Principal Act, a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may, at a Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station F19[or hospital], do either or both of the following\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) require the person to provide, by exhaling into an apparatus for determining the concentration of alcohol in the breath, 2 specimens of his or her breath and may indicate the manner in which he or she is to comply with the requirement,<\/p>\n<p>(b) require the person either\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) to permit a designated doctor or designated nurse to take from the person a specimen of his or her blood, or<\/p>\n<p>(ii) at the option of the person, to provide for the designated doctor or designated nurse a specimen of his or her urine,<\/p>\n<p>and if the doctor or nurse states in writing\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(I) that he or she is unwilling, on medical grounds, to take from the person or be provided by him or her with the specimen to which the requirement in either of the foregoing subparagraphs related, or<\/p>\n<p>(II) that the person is unable or unlikely within the period of time referred to in section 4 or 5, as the case may be, to comply with the requirement,<\/p>\n<p>the member may make a requirement of the person under this paragraph in relation to the specimen other than that to which the first requirement related.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Subject to section 22, a person who refuses or fails to comply immediately with a requirement under subsection (1)(a) commits an offence.<\/p>\n<p>(3) Subject to section 22, a person who, following a requirement under subsection (1)(b)\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) refuses or fails to comply with the requirement, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) refuses or fails to comply with a requirement of a designated doctor or designated nurse in relation to the taking under that subsection of a specimen of blood or the provision under that subsection of a specimen of urine,<\/p>\n<p>commits an offence.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding \u20ac5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(5) In a prosecution for an offence under this Part it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that an apparatus provided by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the purpose of enabling a person to provide 2 specimens of breath under this section is an apparatus for determining the concentration of alcohol in the breath.<\/p>\n<p>(6) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F19<br \/>\nInserted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 9(d), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E25<br \/>\nMandatory disqualification period for persons convicted of offence under section prescribed (6.04.2014) by Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (37\/2013), ss. 30(3)(e), (ii), S.I. No. 163 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Section 13<\/p>\n<h4>Procedure following provision of breath specimen under section 12.<\/h4>\n<p>13.\u2014 (1) Where, consequent on a requirement under section 12(1)(a) of him or her, a person provides 2 specimens of his or her breath and the apparatus referred to in that section determines the concentration of alcohol in each specimen\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in case the apparatus determines that each specimen has the same concentration of alcohol, either specimen, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) in case the apparatus determines that each specimen has a different concentration of alcohol, the specimen with the lower concentration of alcohol,<\/p>\n<p>shall be taken into account for the purposes of sections 4(4) and 5(4) and the other specimen shall be disregarded.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Where the apparatus referred to in section 12(1) determines that in respect of the specimen of breath to be taken into account as aforesaid the person may have contravened section 4(4) or section 5(4), he or she shall be supplied immediately by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na with 2 identical statements, automatically produced by that apparatus in the prescribed form and duly completed by the member in the prescribed manner, stating the concentration of alcohol in that specimen determined by that apparatus.<\/p>\n<p>(3) On receipt of those statements, the person shall on being requested so to do by the member\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) immediately acknowledge such receipt by placing his or her signature on each statement, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) thereupon return either of the statements to the member.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A person who refuses or fails to comply with subsection (3) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding \u20ac5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(5) Section 20(1) applies to a statement under this section as respects which there has been a failure to comply with subsection (3)(a) as it applies to a duly completed statement under this section.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E26<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (22.09.2015) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 13) (Prescribed Form and Manner of Statements) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 398 of 2015).<\/p>\n<p>E27<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 13) (Prescribed Form and Manner of Statements) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 541 of 2011); revoked (22.09.2015) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 13) (Prescribed Form and Manner of Statements) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 398 of 2015), reg. 5.<\/p>\n<p>Section 13A<br \/>\nF20[Obligation to provide oral fluid specimen following arrest under Part 2<\/p>\n<p>13A. (1) Where a person is arrested under section 4(8), 5(10), 9(4), 10(7) or F21[11(6)] of this Act or section 52(3), 53(5), 106(3A) or 112(6) of the Principal Act and a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na is of the opinion that the person had, at the time of the alleged offence, consumed drugs the member may, at a Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station or hospital, require the person to provide a specimen of oral fluid from his or her mouth, using an apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid, in the manner indicated by the member.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A person who refuses or fails to comply immediately with a requirement of a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na under this section commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(3) In a prosecution for an offence under this Part it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that an apparatus provided by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the purpose of enabling a person to provide an oral fluid specimen under this section is an apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid.<\/p>\n<p>(4) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F20<br \/>\nInserted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 13, S.I. No. 129 of 2017. A class A fine means a fine not greater than \u20ac5,000, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8\/2010), ss. 3, 4(1), S.I. No. 662 of 2010.<\/p>\n<p>F21<br \/>\nSubstituted (26.10.2018) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 (18\/2018), s. 2(1)(a), S.I. No. 405 of 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Section 13B<br \/>\nF22[<\/p>\n<h4>Obligation to provide blood specimen where suspected of certain offences involving drugs<\/h4>\n<p>13B. (1) Where a person is arrested under section 4(8), 5(10), 9(4), 10(7) or F23[11(6)] of this Act or section 52(3), 53(5), 106(3A) or 112(6) of the Principal Act and a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, having carried out\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) a preliminary oral fluid test under section 9(2A) or 10(4),<\/p>\n<p>(b) impairment tests under section 11, or<\/p>\n<p>(c) an oral fluid test under section 13A,<\/p>\n<p>is of the opinion that the person has committed an offence under section 4 consisting of a contravention of subsection (1A) of that section or an offence under section 5(1A) the member may, at a Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station or hospital, require the person to permit a designated doctor or designated nurse to take from the person a specimen of his or her blood.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Subject to section 22, a person who, following a requirement under subsection (1) \u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) refuses or fails to comply with the requirement, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) refuses or fails to comply with a requirement of a designated doctor or designated nurse in relation to the taking of a specimen of blood under that subsection,<\/p>\n<p>commits an offence.<\/p>\n<p>(3) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(4) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F22<br \/>\nInserted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 13, S.I. No. 129 of 2017. A class A fine means a fine not greater than \u20ac5,000, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8\/2010), ss. 3, 4(1), S.I. No. 662 of 2010.<\/p>\n<p>F23<br \/>\nSubstituted (26.10.2018) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 (18\/2018), s. 2(1)(b), S.I. No. 405 of 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Section 14<\/p>\n<h4>Obligation to provide blood or urine specimen while in hospital.<\/h4>\n<p>F24[14.\u2014 (1) Where, in a public place, an event occurs in relation to a mechanically propelled vehicle in consequence of F25[, or following,] which a person is injured, or claims or appears to have been injured, and is admitted to, or attends at, a hospital and a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na is of opinion that, at the time of the event, the person was driving or attempting to drive, or in charge of with intent to drive or attempt to drive (but not driving or attempting to drive), the mechanically propelled vehicle, then, subject to subsection (4) and unless the member is of opinion that the person should be arrested, the member shall, in the hospital, require the person either\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) to permit a designated doctor or designated nurse to take from the person a specimen of his or her blood, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) at the option of the person, to provide for the designated doctor or designated nurse a specimen of his or her urine,<\/p>\n<p>and if the doctor or nurse states in writing\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) that he or she is unwilling, on medical grounds, to take from the person or be provided by the person with the specimen to which the requirement in either of the foregoing paragraphs related, or<\/p>\n<p>(ii) that the person is unable or unlikely within the period of time referred to in section 4 or 5, as the case may be, to comply with the requirement,<\/p>\n<p>the member may make a requirement of the person under this subsection in relation to the specimen other than that to which the first requirement related.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Subject to section 22, a person who, following a requirement under subsection (1)\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) refuses or fails to comply with the requirement, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) refuses or fails to comply with a requirement of a designated doctor or designated nurse in relation to the taking under that subsection of a specimen of blood or the provision under that subsection of a specimen of urine,<\/p>\n<p>commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), it is not an offence for a person to refuse or fail to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) where, following his or her admission to, or attendance at, a hospital, the person comes under the care of a doctor or nurse and the doctor or nurse refuses, on medical grounds, to permit the taking or provision of the specimen concerned.<\/p>\n<p>F26[(3A) Where it appears to the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na concerned that, for medical reasons, a person referred to in subsection (1) cannot be the subject of, or is incapable of complying with, a requirement under that subsection the member shall direct a designated doctor or designated nurse to take from the person a specimen of his or her blood.]<\/p>\n<p>F27[(4) Before making a requirement of a person under subsection (1) or a direction under subsection (3A) the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na concerned shall consult with a doctor treating the person, and if a doctor treating the person advises the member that such a requirement or direction would be prejudicial to the health of the person the member shall not make such requirement or direction.]<\/p>\n<p>(5) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may, for the purposes of making a requirement of a person under subsection (1) F28[or a direction under subsection (3A)], enter without warrant any hospital where the person is or where the member, with reasonable cause, suspects the person to be.<\/p>\n<p>(6) A designated doctor or designated nurse may, for the purpose of taking from a person a specimen of his or her blood or being provided by a person with a specimen of his or her urine under subsection (1) F29[or of taking a specimen of his or her blood as directed under subsection (3A)], enter any hospital where the person is or where the doctor or nurse is informed by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na that the person is.<\/p>\n<p>(7) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>(8) Nothing in this section affects any power of arrest conferred by law apart from this section.<\/p>\n<p>(9) It is not a defence in any proceedings, other than proceedings under subsection (2), to show that a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na did not make a requirement under this section. ]<\/p>\n<p>F30[(10) It shall be lawful for a designated doctor or nurse to take from the person a specimen of his or her blood as directed under subsection (3A).]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F24<br \/>\nSubstituted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 8, S.I. No. 542 of 2011. A class A fine means a fine not greater than \u20ac5,000, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8\/2010), ss. 3, 4(1), S.I. No. 662 of 2010.<\/p>\n<p>F25<br \/>\nInserted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Ac 2014 (3\/2014), s. 12(a), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>F26<br \/>\nInserted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 12(a), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>F27<br \/>\nSubstituted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 12(a)(iii), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>F28<br \/>\nInserted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 12(a), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>F29<br \/>\nInserted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 12(a), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>F30<br \/>\nInserted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 12(a), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E28<br \/>\nMandatory disqualification period for persons convicted of offence under section prescribed (6.04.2014) by Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (37\/2013), ss. 30(3)(e), (ii), S.I. No. 163 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Section 15<\/p>\n<h4>Procedure regarding taking of specimens of blood and provisions of specimens of urine.<\/h4>\n<p>15.\u2014 (1) Where under this Chapter a designated doctor or designated nurse has taken a specimen of blood from a person or has been provided by the person with a specimen of his or her urine, the doctor or nurse, as the case may be, shall divide the specimen into 2 parts, place each part in a container which he or she shall immediately seal and complete the form prescribed for the purposes of this section.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Where a specimen of blood F31[(other than a specimen taken under section 14(3A))] or urine of a person has been divided into 2 parts under subsection (1), a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall offer to the person one of the sealed containers and inform the person that he or she may retain either of the containers.<\/p>\n<p>F32[(3) As soon as practicable after\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in the case of a specimen of blood taken under section 14(3A), subsection (1) has been complied with, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in the case of any other specimen, subsection (2) has been complied with,<\/p>\n<p>a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall cause to be forwarded to the Bureau\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) the completed form referred to in subsection (1),<\/p>\n<p>(ii) where the specimen of blood was taken from the person concerned under section 14(3A), a label, notice or statement in writing to that effect,<\/p>\n<p>(iii) where the person chooses to retain one of the sealed containers offered under subsection (2), the other sealed container, and<\/p>\n<p>(iv) where the person declines to retain, or in the case of a specimen of blood taken under section 14(3A) has not been offered, one of the sealed containers, both sealed containers.]<\/p>\n<p>(4) In a prosecution for an offence under this Chapter or under section 4 or 5, it shall be presumed until the contrary is shown that subsections (1) to (3) have been complied with.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F31<br \/>\nInserted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 12(b)(i), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>F32<br \/>\nSubstituted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 12(b)(ii), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E29<br \/>\nPower pursuant to s. 17 exercised (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Sections 15 and 17) (Prescribed Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 151 of 2017), in effect as per reg. 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>E30<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Sections 15 and 17) (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 540 of 2011), regs. 4, 5 and sch. 2, in effect as per reg. 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>Section 16<\/p>\n<h4>Detention of intoxicated drivers where a danger to selves or others.<\/h4>\n<p>16.\u2014 (1) Where a person is at a Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station having been arrested under section 4(8), 5(10), 6(4), 9(4), 10(7) or 11(5) of this Act or section 52(3), 53(5), 106(3A) or 112(6) of the Principal Act, he or she may, at the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station, if the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the time being in charge of the station is of opinion that the person is under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be a threat to the safety of himself or herself or others, be detained in custody for such period (not exceeding 6 hours from the time of his or her arrest or, as the case may be, from the time he or she was required to accompany a member to the station) as the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na so in charge considers necessary.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Where a person is detained under subsection (1), the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the time being in charge of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station shall\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in case the person detained is or the said member is of opinion that he or she is 18 years of age or more, as soon as is practicable, if it is reasonably possible to do so, inform a relative of the person or such other person as the person so detained may specify of the detention, unless the person so detained does not wish any person to be so informed, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) in case the person detained is or the said member is of opinion that he or she is under the age of 18 years, as soon as is practicable, if it is reasonably possible to do so, inform a relative of the person or such other person as the person so detained may specify of the detention.<\/p>\n<p>(3) A person detained under subsection (1) shall\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in case he or she is or the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the time being in charge of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station is of opinion that he or she is 18 years of age or more, upon the attendance at the station of a person being either a relative of, or a person specified under subsection (2) by, the person so detained, be released by the said member into the custody of that person, unless\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) the latter person is or the member is of opinion that he or she is under the age of 18 years,<\/p>\n<p>(ii) the person so detained does not wish to be released into the custody of the latter person, or<\/p>\n<p>(iii) the member is of opinion that the person so detained continues to be under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent that, if he or she is then released into the custody of the latter person, he or she will continue to be a threat to the safety of himself or herself or others,<\/p>\n<p>and shall, if not so released, be released at the expiration of the period of detention authorised by subsection (1), and<\/p>\n<p>(b) in case he or she is or the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na for the time being in charge of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station is of opinion that he or she is under the age of 18 years, upon the attendance at the station of a person being either a relative of, or a person specified under subsection (2) by, the person so detained, be released by the said member into the custody of that person, unless the latter person is or the said member is of opinion that he or she is under the age of 18 years, and shall, if not so released, be released at the expiration of the period of detention authorised by subsection (1).<\/p>\n<p>Section 17<\/p>\n<h4>Procedure at Bureau regarding specimens.<\/h4>\n<p>F33[17. (1) As soon as practicable after it has received a specimen forwarded to it under section 15, the Bureau shall analyse the specimen and may determine, as appropriate, all or any of the following:<\/p>\n<p>(a) the concentration of alcohol in the specimen;<\/p>\n<p>(b) the presence of a drug or drugs in the specimen;<\/p>\n<p>(c) the concentration of a drug or drugs in the specimen.]<\/p>\n<p>(2) Where the Bureau receives 2 specimens of blood so forwarded together in relation to the same person or 2 specimens of urine so forwarded together in relation to the same person, it shall be sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for the Bureau to make an analysis of and determination in relation to one of the 2 specimens of blood or (as may be appropriate) one of the 2 specimens of urine.<\/p>\n<p>(3) As soon as practicable after compliance with subsection (1), the Bureau shall F34[, subject to section 17A(3),] forward to the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station from which the specimen analysed was forwarded a completed certificate in the form prescribed for the purpose of this section and shall forward a copy of the completed certificate to the person who is named on the relevant form under section 15 as the person from whom the specimen was taken or who provided it.<\/p>\n<p>(4) In a prosecution for an offence under this Chapter or under section 4 or 5, it shall be presumed until the contrary is shown that subsections (1) to (3) have been complied with.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F33<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 14, S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F34<br \/>\nInserted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act (3\/2014), s. 12(c), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E31<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (1.10.2020) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Sections 15 and 17) (Prescribed Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 385 of 2020), in effect as per reg. 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>E32<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Sections 15 and 17) (Prescribed Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 151 of 2017), in effect as per reg. 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>E33<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Sections 15 and 17) (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 540 of 2011), regs. 4, 5 and sch. 2, in effect as per reg. 1(2).<\/p>\n<p>Section 17A 17A<br \/>\nF35[<\/p>\n<h4>Permission following taking of blood sample from unconscious driver<\/h4>\n<p>17A.\u2014 (1) Where a specimen of blood has been taken from a person under section 14(3A) a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall, as soon as practicable but in any event no later than 6 months after the date of the event referred to in section 14(1), require that person to give his or her permission for a completed certificate to be forwarded under section 17.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall notify the Bureau as soon as practicable after he or she has been given the permission of a person following a requirement under subsection (1).<\/p>\n<p>(3) Where the Bureau receives a specimen under section 17 taken from a person under section 14(3A) the Bureau shall not forward a completed certificate under section 17(3) unless the Bureau has received a notification under subsection (2) in relation to that specimen.<\/p>\n<p>(4) The Minister may prescribe forms for the purposes of this section.<\/p>\n<p>(5) A person who, following a requirement under subsection (1), without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to give his or her permission for a completed certificate to be forwarded under section 17 commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(6) In a prosecution for an offence under subsection (5) for refusing or failing to give permission for a completed certificate to be forwarded under section 17, it is a defence for the defendant to satisfy the court that there was a special and substantial reason for his or her refusal or failure and that, as soon as practicable after the refusal or failure concerned, he or she complied (or offered, but was not called upon, to comply) with a requirement under subsection (1).<\/p>\n<p>(7) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F35<br \/>\nInserted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act (3\/2014), s. 12(d), S.I. No. 535 of 2014. A class A fine means a fine not greater than \u20ac5,000, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8\/2010), ss. 3, 4(1), S.I. No. 662 of 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E34<br \/>\nConsequential disqualification order for offence under section prescribed by Road Traffic Act 1961 (24\/1961), s. 26(1) and sch. 2 para. 6A, as inserted (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 13(b)(ii), S.I. No. 535 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 5<\/p>\n<h4>Evidential matters, etc.<\/h4>\n<p>Section 18<\/p>\n<h4>Provisions regarding certain evidence in prosecutions under section 4 or 5.<\/h4>\n<p>18.\u2014F36[(1) On the hearing of a charge for an offence under section 4 or 5 it shall not be necessary to show that the defendant had not consumed an intoxicant after the time when the offence is alleged to have been committed but before the taking or provision of a specimen under section 12, 13B or 14.]<\/p>\n<p>(2) Where, on the hearing of a charge for an offence undersection 4 or 5 evidence is given by or on behalf of the defendant that, after the time when the offence is alleged to have been committed but before the taking or provision of a specimen under section 12 or 14 , he or she had consumed intoxicating liquor, the court shall disregard the evidence unless satisfied by or on behalf of the defendant\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) that, but for that consumption, the concentration of alcohol in the defendant\u2019s blood (as specified in a certificate under section 17) would not have exceeded the concentration of alcohol for the time being standing specified in subsection (2) of section 4 or 5, as may be appropriate, whether generally or in respect of the class of person of which the defendant is a member,<\/p>\n<p>(b) that, but for that consumption, the concentration of alcohol in the defendant\u2019s urine (as specified in a certificate under section 17) would not have exceeded the concentration of alcohol for the time being standing specified in subsection (3) of section 4 or 5, as may be appropriate, whether generally or in respect of the class of person of which the defendant is a member, or<\/p>\n<p>(c) that, but for that consumption, the concentration of alcohol in the defendant\u2019s breath (as specified in a statement under section 13) would not have exceeded the concentration of alcohol for the time being standing specified in subsection (4) of section 4 or 5, as may be appropriate, whether generally or in respect of the class of person of which the defendant is a member.<\/p>\n<p>F37[(2A) Where, on the hearing of a charge for an offence under section 4(1A) or 5(1A) evidence is given by or on behalf of the defendant that, after the time when the offence is alleged to have been committed but before the taking or provision of a specimen under section 12, 13B or 14, he or she had consumed a drug specified in column (2) of the Schedule, the court shall disregard the evidence unless satisfied by or on behalf of the defendant that, but for that consumption, the concentration of the specified drug in the defendant\u2019s blood (as specified in a certificate under section 17) would not have been equal to or exceeded the concentration of that drug for the time being standing specified in the Schedule.]<\/p>\n<p>(3) (a) A person shall not take or attempt to take any action (including consumption of F38[an intoxicant] but excluding a refusal or failure to provide a specimen of his or her breath or urine or to permit the taking of a specimen of his or her blood) with the intention of frustrating a prosecution under section 4 or 5 .<\/p>\n<p>(b) A person who contravenes this subsection commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding \u20ac5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(4) Where, on the hearing of a charge for an offence under section 4 or 5 , the court is satisfied that any action taken by the defendant (including consumption of F38[an intoxicant] but excluding a refusal or failure to provide a specimen of his or her breath or urine or to permit the taking of a specimen of his or her blood) was so taken with the intention of frustrating a prosecution under any of those sections, the court may find that he or she has committed an offence under subsection (3).<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F36<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 15(a), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F37<br \/>\nInserted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 15(b), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F38<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 15(c), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Section 19<\/p>\n<h4>Written statement by member of Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in respect of requirement under section 12(1).<\/h4>\n<p>19.\u2014 (1) In any proceedings against a person for an offence under section 4 or 5 , a written statement by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in respect of either the making of a requirement F39[under section 12(1), 13B(1), 14(1) or 14(3A)] or carrying out a procedure under those subsections, or both, shall, if the conditions mentioned in subsection (2) are satisfied, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was the proper person to sign it, and shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence of compliance by the member with the requirements imposed on him or her F39[under section 12(1), 13B(1), 14(1) or 14(3A)], as the case may be.<\/p>\n<p>(2) The conditions referred to in subsection (1) are\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the statement purports to be signed by the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na who made it,<\/p>\n<p>(b) the statement contains a declaration by that member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na to the effect that it is true to the best of his or her knowledge and belief and that he or she made the statement, and<\/p>\n<p>(c) a copy of the statement is served on the accused.<\/p>\n<p>(3) A copy of a statement required by this section to be served on a person may, be served\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) by delivering it to him or her,<\/p>\n<p>(b) by addressing it to him or her and leaving it at his or her usual or last known residence or place of business, or<\/p>\n<p>(c) by sending it by registered post to him or her at his or her usual or last known residence or place of business.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F39<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 16, S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E35<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (1) amended (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act (3\/2014), s. 12(e), S.I. No. 535 of 2014; substituted as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 20<\/p>\n<h4>Provisions regarding certain evidence in proceedings under Part 2.<\/h4>\n<p>20.\u2014 (1) A duly completed statement purporting to have been supplied under section 13 shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence in any proceedings under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was the proper person to sign it, and shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence of compliance by the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na concerned with the requirements imposed on him or her by or under Chapter 4 prior to and in connection with the supply by him or her under section 13 of such statement.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A duly completed form under section 15 shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence in any proceedings under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was the proper person to sign it, and shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence of compliance by the designated doctor or designated nurse concerned with the requirements imposed on him or her by or under Chapter 4.<\/p>\n<p>(3) A certificate expressed to have been issued under section 17 shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence in any proceedings under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was the proper person to sign it, and shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence of compliance by the Bureau with the requirements imposed on it by or under Chapter 4.<\/p>\n<p>F40[(4) In a prosecution for an offence under section 4, 5, 12, 13B or 14 it shall be presumed until the contrary is shown that each of the following persons is a designated doctor or designated nurse:<\/p>\n<p>(a) a person who by virtue of powers conferred on him or her by Chapter 4 took from another person a specimen of that other person\u2019s blood or was provided by another person with a specimen of that other person\u2019s urine;<\/p>\n<p>(b) a person for whom, following a requirement under section 12(1), 13B(1) or 14(1) to permit the taking by him or her of a specimen of blood, there was a refusal or failure to give such permission or to comply with a requirement of his or hers in relation to the taking of such a specimen;<\/p>\n<p>(c) a person for whom, following a requirement under section 12(1) or 14(1) to provide for him or her a specimen of urine, there was a refusal or failure to provide such a specimen or to comply with a requirement of his or hers in relation to the provision of such a specimen.<\/p>\n<p>(5) Where, under section 12, 13B or 14, a designated doctor or designated nurse states in writing that he or she is unwilling, on medical grounds, to take from a person a specimen of his or her blood or be provided by him or her with a specimen of his or her urine, the statement signed by the doctor shall, in any proceedings under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2016, be sufficient evidence, until the contrary is shown, of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was the proper person to sign it.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F40<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 17, S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E36<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: offence under subs. (4)(b) in respect of contraventions of Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSV) regulations made subject to application of Road Traffic Act 1961 (24\/1961), s. 103 (6.04.2014) by Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (37\/2013), s. 77(2)(a), S.I. No. 163 of 2014; subs. (2) deleted (1.06.2017) as per s. 77(4) and S.I. No. 241 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Section 21<br \/>\nCosts of prosecutions under Part 2.<\/p>\n<p>21.\u2014 (1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under F41[under section 4, 5, 12, 13B, 14 or 17A], committed after the commencement of this section, the court shall, unless it is satisfied that there are special and substantial reasons for not so doing, order the person to pay to the court a contribution towards the costs and expenses incurred by the Bureau in the performance of its functions not exceeding such amount as may, for the time being, stand prescribed.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Payments under subsection (1) shall be disposed of in such manner as may be prescribed.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F41<br \/>\nSubstituted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 18, S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E37<br \/>\nPower pursuant to section exercised (26.11.2012) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Section 21) (Costs and Expenses) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 477 of 2012), reg. 3.<\/p>\n<p>E38<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (1) amended (26.11.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 12(f), S.I. No. 535 of 2014; substituted as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Section 22<\/p>\n<h4>Defence to refusal to permit taking of specimen of blood or to provide 2 specimens of breath.<\/h4>\n<p>22.\u2014 (1) In a prosecution of a person for an offence under section 12 for refusing or failing to comply with a requirement to provide 2 specimens of his or her breath, it shall be a defence for the defendant to satisfy the court that there was a special and substantial reason for his or her refusal or failure and that, as soon as practicable after the refusal or failure concerned, he or she complied (or offered, but was not called upon, to comply) with a requirement under the section concerned in relation to the taking of a specimen of blood or the provision of a specimen of urine.<\/p>\n<p>(2) In a prosecution of a person for an offence under section 12 or 14 for refusing or failing to comply with a requirement to permit a designated doctor or designated nurse to take a specimen of blood or for refusing or failing to comply with a requirement of a designated doctor or designated nurse in relation to the taking of a specimen of blood, it shall be a defence for the defendant to satisfy the court that there was a special and substantial reason for his or her refusal or failure and that, as soon as practicable after the refusal or failure concerned, he or she complied (or offered, but was not called upon, to comply) with a requirement under the section concerned in relation to the provision of a specimen of urine.<\/p>\n<p>(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), evidence may be given at the hearing of a charge of an offence under section 4 or 5 that the defendant refused or failed to comply with a requirement to provide 2 specimens of his or her breath, or that the defendant refused or failed to comply with a requirement to permit the taking of a specimen of his or her blood or to comply with a requirement of a designated doctor F42[or designated nurse] in relation to the taking of a specimen of blood, as the case may be.<\/p>\n<p>(4) In a prosecution for an offence under section 11(4) for refusing or failing to perform a test, it is a defence for the defendant to satisfy the court that there was a special and substantial reason for his or her refusal or failure and that, as soon as practicable after the refusal or failure concerned, he or she complied (or offered, but was not called upon, to comply) with a requirement under the provision concerned in relation to the performance of a test.<\/p>\n<p>F43[(4A) In a prosecution of a person for an offence under section 13B for refusing or failing to comply with a requirement to permit a designated doctor or designated nurse to take a specimen of blood or for refusing or failing to comply with a requirement of a designated doctor or designated nurse in relation to the taking of a specimen of blood, it is a defence for the defendant to satisfy the court that there was a special and substantial reason for his or her refusal or failure.]<\/p>\n<p>(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), evidence may be given at the hearing of a charge of an offence under section 4, 5 or 6 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 that the defendant failed to comply with a requirement to perform a test.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F42<br \/>\nInserted (27.03.2013) by Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (16\/2012), s. 48(a), S.I. No. 105 of 2013.<\/p>\n<p>F43<br \/>\nInserted (13.04.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 19, S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Section 23<\/p>\n<h4>Bar to certain defence to charges under section 4(1), 5(1) or 6(1).<\/h4>\n<p>23.\u2014 It is not a defence for a person charged with an offence under section 4(1), 5 (1) or 6 (1) to show that, in relation to the facts alleged to constitute the offence, an analysis or determination under this Part has not been carried out or that he or she has not been required under section 9 or 10 to provide a specimen of his or her breath.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 6<\/p>\n<p>Medical examination at Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station or hospital<\/p>\n<p>Section 24<\/p>\n<h4>Medical examination at Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station or hospital.<\/h4>\n<p>24.\u2014 (1) Where a person is arrested under a provision referred to in section 13(1) (inserted by section 1 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006) of the Act of 1994 or section 12(1) of this Part or is admitted to hospital in the circumstances referred to in section 15(1) of the Act of 1994 or section 14(1) of this Part, a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, at a Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na station or the hospital, as the case may be, may require the person to undergo a medical examination carried out by a designated doctor or designated nurse for the purpose of obtaining evidence that the person was, at the time of being arrested or the event, as the case may be, under the influence of an intoxicant as to be incapable of having proper control of a vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A person who refuses or fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding \u20ac5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(3) Where a designated doctor or designated nurse carries out medical examination of a person for the purposes of subsection (1), he or she shall make a written statement of the results of the examination.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A requirement under subsection (1) of a person admitted to hospital in the circumstances referred to in that subsection shall not be made unless a doctor treating the person has been consulted and it would not be prejudicial to the health of the person to make the requirement.<\/p>\n<p>F44[(5) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may, for the purpose of making a requirement of a person under subsection (1), enter without warrant any hospital where the person is or where the member, with reasonable cause, suspects him or her to be.<\/p>\n<p>(6) A designated doctor or designated nurse may, for the purpose of carrying out a medical examination under subsection (1), enter any hospital where the person is or where the doctor or nurse is informed by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na that the person is.<\/p>\n<p>(7) Section 1(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act 1907 does not apply to an offence under this section. ]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F44<br \/>\nInserted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 9(e), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Section 25<\/p>\n<h4>Evidential matters.<\/h4>\n<p>25.\u2014 (1) In any proceedings against a person for an offence under section 24(2), a written statement by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in respect of the making of a requirement under section 24(1) or carrying out an examination under that subsection or both shall, if the conditions mentioned in subsection (2) are satisfied, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was the proper person to sign it, and shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence of compliance by the member with the requirements imposed on him or her under section 24(1).<\/p>\n<p>(2) The conditions referred to in subsection (1) are\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the statement purports to be signed by the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na who made it,<\/p>\n<p>(b) the statement contains a declaration by that member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na to the effect that it is true to the best of his or her knowledge and belief and that he or she made the statement, and<\/p>\n<p>(c) a copy of the statement is served on the accused.<\/p>\n<p>(3) A copy of a statement required by this section to be served on a person may, be served\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) by delivering it to him or her,<\/p>\n<p>(b) by addressing it to him or her and leaving it at his or her usual or last known residence or place of business, or<\/p>\n<p>(c) by sending it by registered post to him or her at his or her usual or last known residence or place of business.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A duly completed statement purporting to have been made under section 24 (3) shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was the proper person to sign it, and shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence of compliance by the designated doctor or designated nurse concerned with the requirements imposed on him or her under section 24 (1).<\/p>\n<p>(5) In a prosecution for an offence under section 24 (2) it shall be presumed until the contrary is shown that the person\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) who carried out a medical examination of a person under section 24 (1), or<\/p>\n<p>(b) for whom, following a requirement under section 24 (1) there was a refusal or failure to undergo a medical examination,<\/p>\n<p>is a designated doctor or designated nurse.<\/p>\n<p>(6) F45[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F45<br \/>\nDeleted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 9(f), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 7<\/p>\n<h4>Functions of Bureau<\/h4>\n<p>Section 26<br \/>\nFunctions of Bureau.<\/p>\n<p>26.\u2014 (1) The Bureau shall perform the functions assigned to it by or under this Part.<\/p>\n<p>(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Bureau shall arrange for\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the receipt and analysis of specimens of blood and urine forwarded to the Bureau under section 15, and the issue of reports on such analyses,<\/p>\n<p>F46[(b) the determination, in respect of such specimens, of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) the concentration of alcohol in the blood or urine,<\/p>\n<p>(ii) the presence (if any) of a drug or drugs in the blood or urine, and<\/p>\n<p>(iii) the concentration of a drug or drugs present in the blood,]<\/p>\n<p>(c) the issue of certificates required under Chapter 4, to be issued by the Bureau,<\/p>\n<p>(d) the provision of equipment for the taking of such specimens,<\/p>\n<p>(e) the approval of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol, and<\/p>\n<p>(ii) apparatus for determining the concentration of alcohol,<\/p>\n<p>F47[in the breath,]<\/p>\n<p>F48[(f) the approval of apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid.]<\/p>\n<p>(3) The Bureau may, from time to time, arrange for research into\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the physical and mental fitness of drivers of vehicles,<\/p>\n<p>(b) the medical aspects of road safety,<\/p>\n<p>(c) the effects of the consumption of intoxicating liquor or the taking of drugs on drivers of vehicles and the methods of measuring such effects, and<\/p>\n<p>(d) the methods of determining the extent to which alcohol or drugs is or are present in a person\u2019s body.<\/p>\n<p>F49[(4) The Bureau may\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) arrange for the supply and testing of\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) apparatus for indicating the presence of alcohol, and<\/p>\n<p>(ii) apparatus for determining the concentration of alcohol,<\/p>\n<p>in the breath,<\/p>\n<p>(b) arrange for the supply and testing of apparatus for indicating the presence of drugs in oral fluid, and<\/p>\n<p>(c) give such assistance, whether financial or otherwise, as it thinks proper to persons carrying out or intending to carry out research referred to in subsection (3).]<\/p>\n<p>(5) The Freedom of Information Act 1997 is amended in section 46(1) (as amended by section 29 of the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act 2003) by inserting after paragraph (ba) (inserted by section 112 of the Company Law Enforcement Act 2001) the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c(bb) a record held or created by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 (other than a record concerning the general administration of the Medical Bureau of Road Safety),\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F46<br \/>\nSubstituted (30.03.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 20(a)(i), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F47<br \/>\nSubstituted (30.03.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 20(a)(ii), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F48<br \/>\nInserted (30.03.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 20(a)(iii), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>F49<br \/>\nSubstituted (30.03.2017) by Road Traffic Act 2016 (21\/2016), s. 20(b), S.I. No. 129 of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Section 27<br \/>\nProtection of Director, etc., against legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>27.\u2014 No action or other legal proceedings lie (except in the case of wilful neglect or default) against the Director or any member, officer or employee of the Bureau by reason of, or arising out of, the carrying out of any analysis or determination under section 13 or 17 or this Chapter.<\/p>\n<p>Section 28<br \/>\nFunctions of Director.<\/p>\n<p>28.\u2014 The following is substituted for section 39(2) (inserted by section 7 of the Act of 1994) of the Act of 1968:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c(2) The Director shall, subject to this Part and the establishment order, manage the day-to-day business of the Bureau and exercise general supervision in relation to the performance by it of the functions assigned to it by or under this Act or Part 2 of the Road Traffic Act 2010.\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 8<\/p>\n<p>Fixed penalty notice \u2014 drink driving<\/p>\n<p>Section 29<\/p>\n<h4>Fixed penalty notice \u2014 drink driving.<\/h4>\n<p>29.\u2014 (1) Where a person, who is not a specified person, is alleged to have committed an offence under section 4(2), (3) or (4) or section 5(2), (3) or (4) and the concentration of alcohol purported to be present in his or her body as stated in accordance with section 13 or certified in accordance with section 17\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) did not exceed\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood,<\/p>\n<p>(ii) 107 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine,<\/p>\n<p>(iii) 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath,<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>(b) exceeded\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) 80 milligrammes but did not exceed 100 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood,<\/p>\n<p>(ii) 107 milligrammes but did not exceed 135 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, or<\/p>\n<p>(iii) 35 microgrammes but did not exceed 44 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath,<\/p>\n<p>he or she shall, subject to subsections (4) and (5), be served with a notice (\u201cfixed penalty notice\u201d) in accordance with subsection (10) stating that where the charge specified in subsection (7) (\u201cfixed charge\u201d) is paid in accordance with this section F50[and the disqualification specified in subsection (8)(a) for the person] holding a driving licence is in consequence applicable, a prosecution in respect of any such offence shall not be initiated against him or her.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Where a specified person is alleged to have committed an offence under section 4(2), (3) or (4) or section 5(2), (3) or (4) and the concentration of alcohol purported to be present in his or her body as stated in accordance with section 13 or certified in accordance with section 17 did not exceed\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood,<\/p>\n<p>(b) 107 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, or<\/p>\n<p>(c) 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath,<\/p>\n<p>he or she shall, subject to subsections (4) and (5), be served with a notice (\u201cfixed penalty notice\u201d) in accordance with subsection (10) stating that where the charge specified in subsection (7) (\u201cfixed charge\u201d) is paid in accordance with this section and disqualification specified in subsection (8)(b) for the specified person holding a driving licence is in consequence applicable, a prosecution in respect of any such offence shall not be initiated against him or her.<\/p>\n<p>(3) Where a fixed penalty notice is being served on a person under this section it may be served\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in the case of personal service, by\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) delivering it to the person, or<\/p>\n<p>(ii) leaving it at the address\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(I) at which the person ordinarily resides,<\/p>\n<p>(II) which, at the time of the alleged offence, the person gave to a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, or<\/p>\n<p>(III) at which the vehicle is registered, where the person is the registered owner of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence,<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in the case of postal service, by posting it to the address\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) at which the person ordinarily resides,<\/p>\n<p>(ii) which, at the time of the alleged offence, the person gave to a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na, or<\/p>\n<p>(iii) at which the vehicle is registered, where the person is the registered owner of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A person is not eligible to be served with a fixed penalty notice if he or she does not hold a driving licence for the time being in force or is disqualified for holding a driving licence, at the time of the commission of the alleged offence.<\/p>\n<p>(5) A person who has been served with a fixed penalty notice and has paid the fixed charge, is not eligible to be served with another fixed penalty notice within the period of 3 years from F50[the date of commencement of the disqualification] following payment of the fixed charge in accordance with the notice.<\/p>\n<p>(6) F51[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>(7) The fixed charge is\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in the case of a concentration of alcohol referred to in subsection (1)(a) or subsection (2) \u2014 \u20ac200, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in the case of a concentration of alcohol referred to in subsection (1)(b) \u2014 \u20ac400,<\/p>\n<p>or such other amount that, for the time being, stands prescribed in lieu of either of those amounts.<\/p>\n<p>F52[(8) Where\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) a person who is eligible under subsection (1) to be served with a fixed penalty notice pays the fixed charge in accordance with this section and the concentration of alcohol purported to be present in his or her body, as stated or certified in accordance with this Part\u2014<\/p>\n<p>F53[(i) did not exceed 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, 107 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, or 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, the person shall be disqualified for holding a driving licence for a period of 3 months beginning on the date referred to in subsection (15), or]<\/p>\n<p>(ii) exceeded 80 milligrammes but did not exceed 100 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, exceeded 107 milligrammes but did not exceed 135 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, or exceeded 35 microgrammes but did not exceed 44 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, the person shall be disqualified for holding a driving licence for a period of 6 months beginning on the date referred to in F53[subsection (15)],<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>(b) a specified person, who is eligible under subsection (2) to be served with a fixed penalty notice, pays the fixed charge and payment is made in accordance with this section, he or she shall be disqualified for holding a driving licence for a period of 3 months beginning on the date referred to in F53[subsection (15)]. ]<\/p>\n<p>(9) Where a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na alleges that a person has committed an offence referred to in subsection (1) or (2) and the person under this section is eligible to be served with a fixed penalty notice, the member shall serve or cause to be served in the manner referred to in section 35, personally or by post, on that person a fixed penalty notice.<\/p>\n<p>(10) A fixed penalty notice\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) shall be in the prescribed form,<\/p>\n<p>(b) shall contain details of the manner of payment of a fixed charge, and<\/p>\n<p>(c) may specify the person to whom and the place where the payment is to be made and whether the payment is to be accompanied by the notice, duly completed.<\/p>\n<p>(11) A fixed penalty notice shall contain a statement to the effect that\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the person on whom it is served is alleged to have committed the offence specified in the notice,<\/p>\n<p>(b) the concentration of alcohol purported to be present in his or her body is as stated or certified in accordance with F52[this Part],<\/p>\n<p>(c) the person is not eligible to pay the fixed charge if he or she is ineligible under this section to be served with a fixed penalty notice,<\/p>\n<p>(d) the person may, if he or she is eligible under this section to be served with a fixed penalty notice, during a period of 28 days beginning on the day stated on the notice, pay to a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na at a specified Garda station or another specified place the fixed charge accompanied by the notice, duly completed,<\/p>\n<p>F54[(e) where a payment of the fixed charge is made within the period specified in paragraph (d), the person shall be disqualified for holding a driving licence for the appropriate period in the circumstances referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (8), and]<\/p>\n<p>(f) unless the person is not eligible under this section to pay the fixed charge, a prosecution in respect of the alleged offence will not be initiated during the period specified in paragraph (d) or, if payment of the fixed charge accompanied by the notice, duly completed, is made during that period, at all.<\/p>\n<p>(12) A person who is ineligible under subsection (4) or (5) to pay the fixed charge, and who knows or should in the circumstances have reasonably known that he or she is so ineligible, who pays or attempts to pay the charge commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding \u20ac5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 month or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(13) (a) Where the fixed charge is paid in accordance with this section, a receipt for it shall be issued by the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na to the person who has paid the charge.<\/p>\n<p>(b) Subject to paragraph (c), the payment of the fixed charge received by the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in accordance with this section shall be paid into or disposed of for the benefit of the Exchequer in such manner as the Minister for Finance directs and shall not be recoverable by the person who made it.<\/p>\n<p>(c) Where a person who is ineligible under subsection (4) or (5) to pay the fixed charge pays the charge, the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may return the payment to the person.<\/p>\n<p>(14) Where a payment is received under subsection (13), the Commissioner shall, as soon as may be after the payment, cause the Minister to be notified of the payment and thereupon the Minister shall F54[cause the period of the disqualification referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (8)], to be endorsed on the entry in the licence record relating to the person.<\/p>\n<p>F54[(15) Where an endorsement is made under subsection (14), the Minister shall cause a notice to be issued to the person concerned informing him or her that the date for the commencement of the period of the disqualification is 14 days after the date of that notice.]<\/p>\n<p>(16) A notice issued under subsection (15) relating to a disqualification shall direct the person concerned to submit the driving licence held by him or her to\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the licensing authority F55[\u2026], in the case of an Irish driving licence, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) to such place as specified in the notice, in the case of a foreign driving licence,<\/p>\n<p>within 14 days of the date of the notice.<\/p>\n<p>(17) A person who does not comply with a direction under subsection (16) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding \u20ac2,000.<\/p>\n<p>(18) In a prosecution of an offence referred to in subsection (1) or (2) it shall be presumed until the contrary is shown that\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the relevant fixed penalty notice has been served or caused to be served, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) a payment under the relevant fixed penalty notice, accompanied by the notice, duly completed, has not been made.<\/p>\n<p>F56[(18A) A document purporting to be a certificate or receipt of posting or delivery issued by F57[or on behalf of] An Post or another postal service is admissible in evidence as proof of the posting or delivery, as the case may be, of a fixed penalty notice,]<\/p>\n<p>(19) (a) The Minister for Justice and Law Reform may by an agreement in writing entered into with any person, upon such terms and conditions as may be specified in the agreement, provide for the performance by that person of any of the functions of a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na relating to the issuing of a fixed penalty notice, the receipt of such notice, the acceptance of a payment or the issuing of a receipt for such payment, as are set out in this section or of the function of the Commissioner in respect of the issue of a notice under subsection (9).<\/p>\n<p>(b) An agreement referred to in paragraph (a) may apply to the performance of all or any of the functions to which that paragraph refers in respect of all or selected offences in respect of which this section applies.<\/p>\n<p>(c) Section 14(2), (3) and (4) of the Act of 2002 applies to any agreement entered into by the Minister for Justice and Law Reform under paragraph (a).<\/p>\n<p>(20) In this section, reference to a fixed penalty notice, duly completed, is reference to such a notice on which the number, the date of the grant, and the period of validity, of the driving licence of the person to whom the notice relates, as required in the notice, have been inserted by or on behalf of the person.<\/p>\n<p>(21) In this section \u201cdriving licence\u201d includes a learner permit.<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F50<br \/>\nSubstituted (26.10.2018) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 (18\/2018), s. 2(1)(c)(i), (ii), S.I. No. 405 of 2018, subject to transitional provision in subs. (2).<\/p>\n<p>F51<br \/>\nDeleted (26.10.2018) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 (18\/2018), s. 2(1)(c)(iii), S.I. No. 405 of 2018, subject to transitional provision in subs. (2).<\/p>\n<p>F52<br \/>\nSubstituted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 9(g)(i),(ii), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>F53<br \/>\nSubstituted (26.10.2018) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 (18\/2018), s. 2(1)(c)(iv), S.I. No. 405 of 2018, subject to transitional provision in subs. (2).<\/p>\n<p>F54<br \/>\nSubstituted (26.10.2018) by Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 (18\/2018), s. 2(1)(c)(v), (vi), (vii), S.I. No. 405 of 2018, subject to transitional provision in subs. (2).<\/p>\n<p>F55<br \/>\nDeleted (12.01.2013) by Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 (16\/2012), s. 54(a), S.I. No. 5 of 2013.<\/p>\n<p>F56<br \/>\nInserted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 9(g)(iii), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>F57<br \/>\nInserted (20.03.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 20(b), S.I. No. 147 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Editorial Notes:<\/p>\n<p>E39<br \/>\nForm of fixed penalty notice prescribed for purposes of subs. (10) (17.11.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (Fixed Penalty Notice &#8211; Drink Driving) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 595 of 2011), reg. 3 and sch., in effect as per reg. 2.<\/p>\n<p>E40<br \/>\nPrevious affecting provision: subs. (11)(e) amended (20.03.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 20(a), S.I. No. 147 of 2014; substituted as per F-note above.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 9<\/p>\n<p>Transitional measures<\/p>\n<p>Section 30<\/p>\n<h4>Written statement by member of Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in respect of requirement under section 13(1) of Act of 1994.<\/h4>\n<p>30.\u2014 (1) In any proceedings against a person for an offence under section 49 or 50 of the Principal Act, a written statement by a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na in respect of the making of a requirement under section 13(1) (inserted by section 1 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006) of the Act of 1994 or carrying out a procedure under that subsection or both shall, if the conditions mentioned in subsection (2) are satisfied, until the contrary is shown, be admissible in evidence of the facts stated in it, without proof of any signature on it or that the signatory was the proper person to sign it, and shall, until the contrary is shown, be sufficient evidence of compliance by the member with the requirements imposed on him or her under section 13(1) of the Act of 1994.<\/p>\n<p>(2) The conditions referred to in subsection (1) are\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the statement purports to be signed by the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na who made it,<\/p>\n<p>(b) the statement contains a declaration by that member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na to the effect that it is true to the best of his or her knowledge and belief and that he or she made the statement, and<\/p>\n<p>(c) a copy of the statement is served on the accused.<\/p>\n<p>(3) A copy of a statement required by this section to be served on a person may be served\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) by delivering it to him or her,<\/p>\n<p>(b) by addressing it to him or her and leaving it at his or her usual or last known residence or place of business, or<\/p>\n<p>(c) by sending it by registered post to him or her at his or her usual or last known residence or place of business.<\/p>\n<p>Section 31<br \/>\nAmendment of section 39(2) of Act of 1994 \u2014 power of entry.<\/p>\n<p>F58[31.\u2014 Section 39(2) of the Act of 1994 is amended by inserting &#8220;making a requirement of the person under section 12(2) of this Act or section 4(4) of the Road Traffic Act 2006, or&#8221; after &#8220;for the purpose of&#8221;.]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F58<br \/>\nSubstituted (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011 (28\/2011), s. 9(h), S.I. No. 542 of 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Section 32<br \/>\nAmendment of section 5 of Act of 2006 \u2014 fixed disqualification notice.<\/p>\n<p>32.\u2014 F59[\u2026]<\/p>\n<p>Annotations<\/p>\n<p>Amendments:<\/p>\n<p>F59<br \/>\nRepealed (28.10.2011) by Road Traffic Act 2010 (25\/2010), s. 32(2), in effect as per s. 32(2); and repealed (20.03.2014) by Road Traffic Act 2014 (3\/2014), s. 26(b), S.I. No. 147 of 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 10<\/p>\n<p>Repeals (Part 2)<\/p>\n<p>Section 33<br \/>\nRepeals \u2014 Part 2.<\/p>\n<p>33.\u2014 The following are repealed:<\/p>\n<p>(a) sections 49, 50 and 51 of the Principal Act,<\/p>\n<p>(b) sections 38, 42 and 48 of the Act of 1968,<\/p>\n<p>(c) Parts II (sections 5 to 8) and III (sections 9 to 24) of the Act of 1994,<\/p>\n<p>(d) subsections (2), (3) and (4) of section 39 of the Act of 1994,<\/p>\n<p>(e) the Road Traffic Act 2003,<\/p>\n<p>(f) section 4 of the Act of 2006,<\/p>\n<p>(g)section 1 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006, and<\/p>\n<p>(h) the matter at reference numbers 9 and 10 of Part 1 of the Table to the Act of 2006.<\/p>\n<h4>Schedule<\/h4>\n<h2>ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2014<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<section id=\"SEC11\" class=\"sect\" data-number=\"11.\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<p><b>Obligation to perform impairment tests<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>11.\u00a0<\/b>The Act of 2010 is amended by substituting for section 11 the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c11. (1) Where a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na is of opinion that a person driving or attempting to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle, or in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle with intent to drive or attempt to drive, in a public place is under the influence of an intoxicant, he or she may require the person to perform tests (\u2018impairment tests\u2019), in accordance with regulations made under this section, in his or her presence or in the presence of another member and in the manner indicated by him or her, or that other member, for the purpose of assessing whether or not the person\u2019s ability to drive is impaired.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Evidence obtained under this section that a person\u2019s ability to drive is impaired shall be evidence for the purposes of sections 4 and 5 that the person is incapable of having proper control of the vehicle referred to in subsection (1).<\/p>\n<p>(3) For the purposes of subsection (1) the Minister may prescribe\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) the kinds of impairment tests that may be required to be performed,<\/p>\n<p>(b) the manner in which such a test may be administered,<\/p>\n<p>(c) instructions to be given to a person performing such a test,<\/p>\n<p>(d) the kind of observation of physical state that may be made in the course of such a test,<\/p>\n<p>(e) the inferences that may be drawn from observations made in the course of such a test, and<\/p>\n<p>(f) a form on which the observations made and inferences drawn in the course of such a test may be recorded and by which impairment may be assessed.<\/p>\n<p>(4) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(5) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na may arrest without warrant a person who in the member\u2019s opinion is committing or has committed an offence under this section.<\/p>\n<p>(6)\u00a0Section 1(1) of the\u00a0Probation of Offenders Act 1907\u00a0does not apply to an offence under this section.\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"sect-tab\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/revisedacts.lawreform.ie\/images\/bkmrk_sm.svg\" \/>Section 12<\/div>\n<section id=\"SEC12\" class=\"sect\" data-number=\"12.\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<p><b>Amendment of Act of 2010 \u2014 taking of blood from unconscious driver<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>12.<\/b>\u00a0The Act of 2010 is amended\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in section 14 (inserted by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2011\/act\/28\/section\/8\">section 8<\/a>\u00a0of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2011\/act\/28\">Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011<\/a>)\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) in subsection (1), by inserting \u201c, or following,\u201d after \u201cin consequence of\u201d,<\/p>\n<p>(ii) by inserting after subsection (3) the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c(3A) Where it appears to the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na concerned that, for medical reasons, a person referred to in subsection (1) cannot be the subject of, or is incapable of complying with, a requirement under that subsection the member shall direct a designated doctor or designated nurse to take from the person a specimen of his or her blood.\u201d,<\/p>\n<p>(iii) by substituting for subsection (4) the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c(4) Before making a requirement of a person under subsection (1) or a direction under subsection (3A) the member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na concerned shall consult with a doctor treating the person, and if a doctor treating the person advises the member that such a requirement or direction would be prejudicial to the health of the person the member shall not make such requirement or direction.\u201d,<\/p>\n<p>(iv) in subsection (5), by inserting \u201cor a direction under subsection (3A)\u201d after \u201cunder subsection (1) \u201d,<\/p>\n<p>(v) in subsection (6), by inserting \u201cor of taking a specimen of his or her blood as directed under subsection (3A)\u201d after \u201cunder subsection (1) \u201d and<\/p>\n<p>(vi) by inserting after subsection (9) the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c(10) It shall be lawful for a designated doctor or nurse to take from the person a specimen of his or her blood as directed under subsection (3A).\u201d,<\/p>\n<p>(b) in section 15\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) in subsection (2), by inserting \u201c(other than a specimen taken under section 14(3A))\u201d after \u201cof blood\u201d, and<\/p>\n<p>(ii) by substituting for subsection (3) the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c(3) As soon as practicable after\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in the case of a specimen of blood taken under section 14(3A), subsection (1) has been complied with, or<\/p>\n<p>(b) in the case of any other specimen, subsection (2) has been complied with,<\/p>\n<p>a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall cause to be forwarded to the Bureau\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) the completed form referred to in subsection (1),<\/p>\n<p>(ii) where the specimen of blood was taken from the person concerned under section 14(3A), a label, notice or statement in writing to that effect,<\/p>\n<p>(iii) where the person chooses to retain one of the sealed containers offered under subsection (2), the other sealed container, and<\/p>\n<p>(iv) where the person declines to retain, or in the case of a specimen of blood taken under section 14(3A) has not been offered, one of the sealed containers, both sealed containers.\u201d,<\/p>\n<p>(c) in section 17(3), by inserting \u201c, subject to section 17A(3),\u201d after \u201cthe Bureau shall\u201d,<\/p>\n<p>(d) by inserting after section 17 the following:<\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cPermission following taking of blood sample from unconscious driver<\/b><\/p>\n<p>17A. (1) Where a specimen of blood has been taken from a person under section 14(3A) a member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall, as soon as practicable but in any event no later than 6 months after the date of the event referred to in section 14(1), require that person to give his or her permission for a completed certificate to be forwarded under section 17.<\/p>\n<p>(2) A member of the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na shall notify the Bureau as soon as practicable after he or she has been given the permission of a person following a requirement under subsection (1).<\/p>\n<p>(3) Where the Bureau receives a specimen under section 17 taken from a person under section 14(3A) the Bureau shall not forward a completed certificate under section 17(3) unless the Bureau has received a notification under subsection (2) in relation to that specimen.<\/p>\n<p>(4) The Minister may prescribe forms for the purposes of this section.<\/p>\n<p>(5) A person who, following a requirement under subsection (1), without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to give his or her permission for a completed certificate to be forwarded under section 17 commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class A fine or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to both.<\/p>\n<p>(6) In a prosecution for an offence under subsection (5) for refusing or failing to give permission for a completed certificate to be forwarded under section 17, it is a defence for the defendant to satisfy the court that there was a special and substantial reason for his or her refusal or failure and that, as soon as practicable after the refusal or failure concerned, he or she complied (or offered, but was not called upon, to comply) with a requirement under subsection (1).<\/p>\n<p>(7)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/1907\/act\/17\/section\/1\">Section 1<\/a>(1) of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/1907\/act\/17\">Probation of Offenders Act 1907<\/a>\u00a0does not apply to an offence under this section.\u201d,<\/p>\n<p>(e) in section 19, by inserting \u201cor (3A)\u201d after \u201cor 14(1) \u201d in both places where it occurs, and<\/p>\n<p>(f) in section 21, by substituting \u201c, 14 or 17A\u201d for \u201cor 14\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"sect-tab\">Section 13<\/div>\n<section id=\"SEC13\" class=\"sect\" data-number=\"13.\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<p><b>Amendment of Principal Act \u2014 consequential disqualification order<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>13.\u00a0<\/b>The Principal Act is amended\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(a) in section 26(4) (a) (v), by substituting \u201c, 14 or 17A\u201d for \u201cor 14\u201d, and<\/p>\n<p>(b) in the Second Schedule (as amended by section 43 of the Act of 2012)\u2014<\/p>\n<p>(i) by inserting after paragraph 5 the following:<\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cFailure to comply with requirement to perform impairment test<\/b><\/p>\n<p>5A. An offence under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2010\/act\/25\/section\/11\">section 11<\/a>\u00a0of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/eli\/2010\/act\/25\">Road Traffic Act 2010<\/a>.\u201d,<\/p>\n<p>and<\/p>\n<p>(ii) by inserting after paragraph 6 the following:<\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cFailure to give permission to forward specimen test certificate<\/b><\/p>\n<p>6A. 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