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The Daily PollPoll: Should all motorists be made pay €50 for an 'emergency pack'?
The Garda Commissioner wants to make it an offence not to have a working torch, breakdown triangle, hi-vis vest and fire extinguisher.
THE GARDA COMMISSIONER has suggested a new motoring offence should be brought in, penalising drivers who don’t carry special ‘emergency packs’ in their cars. The packs would cost between €40 and €50.
Gardaí want to make it an offence not to have a working torch, breakdown triangle, hi-vis vest and fire extinguisher in vehicles, RTÉ reported following the receipt of documents under Freedom of Information laws.
The move would go a long way toward improving public safety, Noirín O’Sullivan said. There’s been a mixed reaction to the proposed measures, with Renua TD Terence Flanagan saying it was frankly impractical “to have that much equipment whilst you are out doing the shopping”.
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Terrible idea. (5708)
It's a good idea. (5422)
I'm not sure. (1799)
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