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Offence description |
Penalty |
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SI No. 189 of 1963
Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations, 1963
Regulation 5
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Vehicle Lighting
Contravention of Regulation 9 – requirements regarding obligatory lighting on vehicle
(see below for defects)
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On summary conviction, first offence – a fine not exceeding €1,000. Second offence under same section/subsection – a fine not exceeding €2,000. Third or subsequent offence under same section/subsection within 12 consecutive months – fine not exceeding €2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both (ss.11(5) and 102, Road Traffic Act, 1961) |
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SI No. 189 of 1963
Regulation 5 |
Lighting defect
Contravention of Regulation 33- requirements for obligatory rear reflectors |
On summary conviction, first offence – a fine not exceeding €1,000. Second offence under same section/subsection – a fine not exceeding €2,000. Third or subsequent offence under same section/subsection within 12 consecutive months – fine not exceeding €2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both (ss.11(5) and 102, Road Traffic Act, 1961) |
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SI No. 189 of 1963
Regulation 5 |
Lighting defect
Contravention of Regulation 36 - requirements for projecting load reflectors
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On summary conviction, first offence – a fine not exceeding €1,000. Second offence under same section/subsection – a fine not exceeding €2,000. Third or subsequent offence under same section/subsection within 12 consecutive months – fine not exceeding €2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both (ss.11(5) and 102, Road Traffic Act, 1961) |
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SI No. 189 of 1963
Regulation 5 |
Lighting defect
Contravention of Regulation 38(1)-requirements for advance warning device |
On summary conviction, first offence – a fine not exceeding €1,000. Second offence under same section/subsection – a fine not exceeding €2,000. Third or subsequent offence under same section/subsection within 12 consecutive months – fine not exceeding €2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both (ss.11(5) and 102, Road Traffic Act, 1961) |
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SI No. 189 of 1963
Regulation 5 |
Lighting defect
Contravention of Regulation 40 - compliance by vehicles with general requirements in respect of lighting
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On summary conviction, first offence – a fine not exceeding €1,000. Second offence under same section/subsection – a fine not exceeding €2,000. Third or subsequent offence under same section/subsection within 12 consecutive months – fine not exceeding €2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both (ss.11(5) and 102, Road Traffic Act, 1961) |