Private speed camera vans may be used to catch drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts.
And repeat drink-drivers will be forced to install "alcolocks" in their cars and undergo rehab courses as part of their punishment under the Government's new road safety strategy.
Learner drivers will be prosecuted if their accompanying qualified passenger fails a breath test, and will have to sit a test before they can renew their learner permit.
And cyclists will for the first time be hit with on-the-spot fines.
Launching the strategy yesterday, Transport Minister Leo Varadkar said he was worried about the rise in road deaths so far this year after a record reduction last year.
Source: Treacy Hogan nd Paul Melia, Irish Independent, 29/03/2013
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