Motorists are being warned that fines for 16 road offences will double from tomorrow ahead of the Halloween bank holiday, with drivers facing hefty fines for speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and other offences.
The Government has confirmed the new charges will apply from October 27, with Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton having made the announcement at the RSA's Annual Conference at Croke Park earlier today. The revised rates, which come into effect from midnight tonight, mean the fine for speeding will double to €160, with charges for non-wearing of seatbelts and mobile phone also doubling to €120.
Meanwhile, three brand new Fixed Charge Notices will be coming into force from 2023. They relate to the misuse of a disabled parking permit, illegally parking in an electric charging bay and breaching a HGV ban and entering a specified public road without a valid permit. Here is a full list of the fines that are set to double and what motorists can expect in 2023:
