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SI No 190 of 1963
Road Traffic (Construction, Equipmnet and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, 1963
Regulation 54 |
Suspension
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place, to comply with provisions of Regulation 57 – suspension requirements (no excessive sway) |
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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Guard rails
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place, to comply with provisions of Regulation 61 – requirements for guard rails |
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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Steering
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place, to comply with provisions of Regulation 62 - steering requirements
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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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Exhaust pipes
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place, to comply with provisions of Regulation 65 – requirements for exhaust pipes |
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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Electrical equipment
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place, to comply with provisions of Regulation 66 – requirements for electrical apparatus
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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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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General construction
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place to comply with provisions of Regulation 67 – requirements for general construction and equipment
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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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Steps, platforms & stairs
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place to comply with provisions of Regulation 68 – requirements for steps, platforms and stairs
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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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Exits
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place to comply with provisions of Regulation 69 – requirements for number and situation of exits and entrances
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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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Exit dimensions
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place to comply with provisions of Regulation 70 – requirements for dimensions of entrances and exits |
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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Doors
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place, to comply with provisions of Regulation 71 – requirements for doors
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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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Emergency exits
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place to comply with provisions of Regulation 72 – emergency exits requirements |
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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Exit access
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place, to comply with provisions of Regulation 73 – requirements for access to exits
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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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Markings
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place to comply with provisions of Regulation 77 – requirements for markings |
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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Maintenance
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place, to comply with provisions of Regulation 78 – maintenance requirements
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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 190 of 1963
Regulation 54
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Carriage of equipment
Failure by user while large public service vehicle being used in public place to comply with provisions of Regulation 79 – requirements for carriage of certain equipment
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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. 191 of 1963
Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations, 1963, Regulation 61
Road Traffic Act 1961
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PSV licence
Contravention by user of public service vehicle of the provisions of Regulation 16 – requirements relating to defective public service vehicles
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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 (s 102 Road Traffic Act, 1961)
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SI No. 191 of 1963
Regulation 61 |
Other PSV offences
Being owner but not the user of public service vehicle in contravention of any of the provisions of Regulations 5, 6, 7, 13 or 14
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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 (s 102 Road Traffic Act, 1961) |