AQW 10124/17-22

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 11/11/2020
Answered On Date: 20/11/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timescale for commencement of consultation proposals arising from the Operation SNAP initiative.

Answer:

Implementation of Operation SNAP in Northern Ireland will require amendment of existing road traffic legislation so that the existing offence of careless driving can be discharged by means of a fixed penalty.

I discussed the need for this legislation during my meetings with the Chief Constable in May and June 2020. I recognised the need for action and committed to the development of proposals to consult on the creation of a fixed penalty for careless driving. I will work with PSNI to achieve implementation as soon as possible.