Drivers have been warned that a new change is coming to the rules of the road as schools return next week.
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Ms Hildegarde Naughton, revealed today that she plans to double the fine for motorists who fail to stop at a school warden sign. The current fine is €80 however this will be increased to €160.
Motorists have been urged by the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Siochana to take care as children return to school. Drivers are being warned there will be a significant increase in school-going traffic in the next week.
