AQW 10124/17-22 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timescale for commencement of consultation proposals arising from the Operation SNAP initiative.
Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 11 November 2020
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 11 November 2020
- Answer due by
- 26 November 2020
- Answered
- 20 November 20209 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
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.