Road Traffic Act, 1961 (No. 24)

Version status: Partly in force | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes

Published date: 29 July 1961

Consolidation Status: Updated to reflect all known changes

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	Introductory Text
	Acts Referred to
	Part I Preliminary and general (ss. 1-10)
In force	1. Short title.
In force	2. Commencement.
In force	⚠ 3. Interpretation.
In force	4. Application to persons and vehicles in the service of the State.
In force	5. General provisions with respect to regulations.
In force	6. Approval of bye-laws made by the Commissioner.
In force	7. Proof of certain bye-laws and rules.
In force	8. Finance.
In force	9. Disposal of fees and fines.
In force	10. Repeals.
	Part II General Provisions relating to Vehicles (ss. 11-20)
In force	11. Regulations in relation to use of vehicles in public places.
In force	12. Maximum weights.
In force	13. Special permits for particular vehicles.
In force	⚠ 14. Weight unladen.
In force	15. Weighbridges.
In force	16. Requirements with respect to weighing.
In force	17. Expenses of extraordinary traffic.
In force	18. Tests of mechanically propelled vehicles.
In force	19. Production of test certificate on demand.
In force	⚠ 20. Powers of occasional examination, inspection and test.
	Part III Driving Licences (ss. 21-43)
In force	21. Licensing authority.
In force	⚠ 22. Application for Irish driving licence.
In force	22A. Disqualification for applying for Irish driving licence or learner permit if disqualified for holding such.
In force	22B. Prohibition on applying for another Irish driving licence or learner permit in respect of a licence or permit already held in respect of vehicle.
In force	23. Grant of Irish driving licence.
In force	23A. Recognition of foreign driving licences.
In force	23B. Recognition of foreign driving licences held by certain persons.
Not yet in force	⚠ 23C. Automatic revocation of driving licence where holder is subject of deportation order
Not yet in force	⚠ 23D. Endorsement of revocation of driving licence on license record relating to holder
Not yet in force	⚠ 23E. Retention of revoked driving licence by member of Garda Síochána
Repealed	24. Signing of driving licence by grantee thereof.
Repealed	25. Period during which driving licence has effect.
In force	26. Consequential disqualification orders.
In force	27. Ancillary disqualification orders.
In force	28. Special disqualification orders.
In force	29. Removal of disqualification under consequential or ancillary disqualification order.
In force	30. Operation of disqualification order.
In force	31. Disqualifications related to age.
In force	32. Disqualification on grounds of health.
In force	⚠ 33. Certificates of competency.
In force	34. Certificates of fitness.
In force	⚠ 35. Provisional licence.
In force	35A. Offences by owner of mechanically propelled vehicle driven by another person
In force	36. Order for endorsement in case of conviction, disqualification order or removal of disqualification.
Repealed	37. Transfer of endorsement to new licence.
In force	⚠ 38. Prohibition on driving without driving licence.
In force	39. Prohibition on applying for Irish driving licence or learner permit where disqualified.
In force	⚠ 40. Production of driving licence on demand by member of Garda Síochána.
In force	⚠ 41. Writing of signature on demand by member of Garda Síochána.
In force	⚠ 42. Regulations under Part III.
In force	43. Transitional provisions (Part III).
	Part IV Speed Limits (ss. 44-47)
Repealed	44. Ordinary speed limits.
Repealed	44A. General speed limit.
Repealed	44B. Motorway speed limit.
Repealed	45. Built-up area speed limits.
Repealed	46. Special speed limits.
In force	⚠ 47. Offence of exceeding speed limit.
	Part V Driving Offences (ss. 48-55)
In force	⚠ 48. Driving mechanically propelled vehicle when unfit.
Repealed	49. Driving mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug.
In force	⚠ 50. Being in charge of mechanically propelled vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug.
Repealed	51. Driving animal-drawn vehicle or pedal cycle while under influence of intoxicating liquor or drug.
In force	51A. Driving without reasonable consideration.
In force	52. Careless driving.
In force	53. Dangerous driving.
In force	⚠ 54. Driving of dangerously defective vehicle or a combination of vehicles.
In force	55. Parking vehicle in dangerous position.
	Part VI Compulsory Insurance of Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (ss. 56-81A)
In force	⚠ 56. Obligation to be insured or guaranteed.
In force	⚠ 56A. Obligation to supply vehicle insurer or certain intermediaries with certain information
In force	56B. Transitional provision (section 56A)
In force	57. Fine in lieu of damages and imprisonment in addition to damages.
In force	58. Vehicle insurer.
In force	59. Vehicle guarantor.
In force	60. Exempted person.
In force	61. Deposits by exempted persons.
In force	62. Approved policy of insurance.
In force	63. Approved guarantee.
In force	64. Fraud in obtaining policy or guarantee.
In force	65. Excepted persons.
In force	66. Certificate of insurance and certificate of guarantee.
In force	67. Effect of certificate of insurance or guarantee.
In force	68. Certificate of exemption.
In force	69. Production of certificate on demand.
In force	69A. Insurance of certain vehicles entering the State.
In force	69B. Insurance of certain trailers towed by a vehicle
In force	69C. Dispatch of vehicles
In force	70. Obligation to deliver up certificate.
In force	71. Obligation of insured or principal debtor to give notice of accident.
In force	72. Obligation of user of vehicle to give notice of accident.
In force	72A. Notice of accident involving vehicle temporarily in the State.
In force	73. Obligation to give information as to insurance.
In force	74. Amendment of Assurance Companies Act, 1909.
In force	75. Regulations in relation to certificates, keeping of records and giving of information.
In force	76. Miscellaneous provisions in relation to insured or guaranteed moneys.
In force	77. Application and repayment of deposit.
In force	78. Provisions relating to Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland.
In force	⚠ 78A. Vehicle insurers to provide details of motor insurance policies.
In force	78B. Recovery of sums paid by Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland.
In force	79. Exception of pedestrian-controlled vehicles.
In force	80. Special provisions for non-residents.
In force	81. Transitional provisions (Part VI).
In force	81A. Non-application of Part to motorsports events, etc.
	Part VII Control and Operation of Public Service Vehicles (ss. 82-87)
In force	82. Regulations in relation to control and operation of public service vehicles.
Repealed	83. Annual inspection and verification of taximeters.
Repealed	84. Bye-laws in relation to stands for street service vehicles.
In force	85. Stopping places and stands for omnibuses.
Repealed	⚠ 86. Bye-laws with respect to stopping places and stands for omnibuses.
In force	87. Property left in public service vehicle.
	Part VIII Regulation of Traffic (ss. 88-101D)
Repealed	88. Bye-laws for the general control of traffic and pedestrians.
Repealed	89. Bye-laws for the control of traffic and pedestrians in specified area.
Repealed	90. Parking of vehicles on public roads.
In force	91. Control of traffic when there is event attracting large assembly, etc.
In force	92. Prevention of obstruction of traffic by fairs and markets.
Not yet in force	⚠ 93. Protection of bridges from excessive burdens.
In force	94. Closing of particular roads to vehicles.
In force	⚠ 95. Traffic signs.
In force	96. Patrol of places where school-children cross public roads.
In force	⚠ 97. Removal of vehicles abandoned or unlawfully parked.
In force	98. Prohibition of obstruction of traffic.
In force	⚠ 99. Prohibition of unauthorised holding or getting on to vehicles.
In force	100. Cyclists holding on to other vehicles.
Not yet in force	⚠ 100A. Driver of powered personal transporter holding on to other vehicle
In force	101. Provision of car parks by local authorities.
Repealed	101A. Control of vehicles by bollards and ramps.
In force	101B. Immobilisation of unlawfully parked vehicles.
In force	101C. Control of access to and egress from construction sites by vehicles.
In force	101D. Roadworks.
	Part IX Miscellaneous (ss. 102-127)
In force	⚠ 102. General penalty.
Repealed	103. Special provision applying where certain offences are alleged to have been committed.
Repealed	104. Notice of offence.
Repealed	105. Evidence of speed.
In force	106. Duties on occurrence of accident.
In force	⚠ 107. Duty to give information on demand by member of Garda Síochána.
In force	⚠ 108. Right to demand name and address of pedal cyclist.
In force	109. Obligation to stop.
In force	109A. Powers of Garda Síochána in relation to dangerous driving
In force	⚠ 110. Disposition of vehicle on arrest of person in charge.
In force	⚠ 111. Identification of member of Garda Síochána.
In force	⚠ 112. Taking vehicle without authority.
In force	⚠ 113. Unauthorised interference with mechanism of vehicle.
In force	114. Limitations on periods of continuous driving.
In force	⚠ 115. Penalty for false declaration, etc.
Repealed	116. Liability of Minister for Finance for negligent use of mechanically propelled vehicle.
Repealed	117. Extension of personal liability for negligent use of mechanically propelled vehicle.
In force	118. Liability in respect of person using mechanically propelled vehicle with consent of owner.
Repealed	119. Reimbursement of hospitals.
In force	120. Promotion of road safety.
In force	121. Calculation of passenger accommodation of mechanically propelled vehicles.
Repealed	122. Keeping and use of petroleum.
In force	⚠ 123. Extended power of making regulations in relation to application for licence under Finance (Excise Duties) (Vehicles) Act, 1952.
In force	124. Restriction on section 23 of Criminal Justice Act, 1951.
In force	⚠ 125. Saving for indictment for nuisance.
In force	⚠ 126. Saving for general power of Commissioner.
In force	127. Modification of Motor Car (International Circulation) Act, 1909.
Partly in force	First Schedule Enactments Repealed
In force	⚠ Second Schedule Offences under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2010 involving Consequential Disqualification Orders.

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