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Driver Security Awareness /On-the-spot Fines. Jean Shannon Inspector ADR Enforcement. Plenary Discussions. Assessing Driver Security Awareness On-the–spot fines (OTSFs), persistent/repeat offenders, prosecutions. 1. Driver Security: ECR/TISPOL Questionnaire - Ireland.
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Driver Security Awareness/On-the-spot Fines Jean Shannon Inspector ADR Enforcement
Plenary Discussions • Assessing Driver Security Awareness • On-the–spot fines (OTSFs), persistent/repeat offenders, prosecutions
Driver Security:CDGRR 2006 • Security provisions • On the spot fines (OTSFs) – three specific fines in relation to • Security training • Security plan not available • Security plan not adequate • No provision in 95/50/EC Annex 1 Checklist • Standard security questions asked during roadchecks? • Draft amended checklist • Hierarchy of questions
2. On-the-spot fines • Summary tables • Repeat offenders • Prosecutions
Repeat Offenders • Premises visits (Article 6 of 95/50/EC) • DGSA appointed in writing • DGSA Annual Report • Incident records • Audit procedures and reports • Vehicle inspections • Safety Statement under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005
Prosecutions 2003 • Driver prosecuted for failing to pay one OTSF (€190). He was fined €300 2004 • Carrier prosecuted for failing to pay two OTSFs (€380), Summonses issued for all four contraventions detected. Company fined €1,500