Drivers who illegally park their cars in bays reserved for people with disabilities should be punished with penalty points, Fine Gael’s David Stanton said today.
The party’s disability spokesman said the reserved spaces are regularly being used by able-bodied drivers and that the current fixed fine of €80 is not enough.
He said: “Drivers who use wheelchairs are particularly dependent on these spaces. Illegal parking, even for a short period, causes great inconvenience and even hardship.
“Drivers in general should be more aware and responsible but imposing penalty points would deter persistent offenders.”
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Mr Stanton said he will raise the issue with the Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey in Dáil Éireann.