The penalty for parking on footpaths, cycle tracks and bus lanes is being doubled.
The Minister for Transport has announced the fine is increasing to 80 euro from February 1st, from the current rate of 40 euro.
Eamon Ryan says the increases should help improve the safety of all vulnerable road and footpath users.
The penalty for parking on footpaths, cycle tracks and bus lanes is being doubled.
The Minister for Transport has announced the fine is increasing to 80 euro from February 1st.
Eamon Ryan says the increases should help improve the safety of all vulnerable road /footpath users.— Tom Douglas (@TomDouglas95) January 6, 2022
Minister Ryan says, “I am very pleased to announce these increased penalties.
He believes it "will both promote active travel and encourage a more considerate use of road space.”
“Parking on footpaths puts vulnerable pedestrians, such as wheelchair users and those pushing buggies, at significant risk."
The Minister says this is "by forcing them off the footpath and into traffic.”
“Parking in bus and cycle lanes endangers cyclists" he says.
Additionally, he believes it "undermines State investment in sustainable public transport infrastructure.”
Finally, the Minister says:
“These increases should help improve the safety of all vulnerable road and footpath users, by creating a more effective deterrent to these specific forms of illegal parking.”
