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31/03/2015
Gardaí Raise Concerns Over Private Licences While On Duty
Gardaí supervisors have called for patrol cars to exempt from penalty points.
It is understood that gardaí have raised concerns that they will collect points on their private licences for traffic offences committed while on duty.
Currently, gardaí are meant to be exempt from sanctions "in special circumstances", such as speeding while on duty. However, following previous controversy surrounding officers and penalty points.
The issue to be discussed this week at the annual Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, being held in Trim, Co Meath.
(CD/JP)
It is understood that gardaí have raised concerns that they will collect points on their private licences for traffic offences committed while on duty.
Currently, gardaí are meant to be exempt from sanctions "in special circumstances", such as speeding while on duty. However, following previous controversy surrounding officers and penalty points.
The issue to be discussed this week at the annual Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, being held in Trim, Co Meath.
(CD/JP)
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