| Legal instrument |
Offence description |
Penalty |
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Railway Safety Act 2005
Section 138 (3) |
Striking a bridge
Bridge Strikes - where the height of a structure in a public place is specified by a traffic sign, it is an offence to drive or attempt to drive under the structure so as to strike it |
Direct summons to court, up to €5,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment and 3 penalty points on summary conviction. On indictment, up to €50,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment |
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Railway Safety Act 2005
Section 138 (3) |
Notification of bridge strike
Failure to notify of strike of a structure in a public place, the height of which is specified by a traffic sign, whether or not damage is apparent
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On summary conviction, a fine up to €1,000 |
The table above should not be treated as a legal interpretation of any law requirements. It is a matter for each operator, owner and driver to ensure that he or she complies with the applicable law.