COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, November 11, 2013
QUESTION NO.12
QUESTION: Councillor E. Tuffy
To ask the Manager if he will make a Report on the current status of the document "The Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) on South Dublin County Road Network", and if he will include information on when the new system of classifying goods vehicles will come fully into effect, what actions have been taken by the Council in changing restriction signage on roads, and if the Council has plans to publicize the new system amongst residents and vehicle drivers?
REPLY:
Following the adoption of 'The Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV's) on South Dublin County Road Network', it is proposed to introduce a new weight restriction on the Adamstown Road (Newcastle Road) operational 08:00 – 09:30 and 13:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday during the school year.
Additionally Elected Members have been briefed regarding the revision to regulations that occurred on the 1st October 2013 and the prescribed Gross Design Vehicle Weight limits that may be applied to public roads. All existing restrictions have been reviewed in relation to the permitted limits and in accordance with the policy on Mobility of Heavy Goods Vehicles.
The lowest restriction is 3,500 kg thus only drivers of vehicles requiring category C or D driver licences are affected by this restriction. For information the 'The Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV's) on South Dublin County Road Network' document will be made available on the council website.
As part of this review a revised set of restrictions and accompanying map is being created and consent from the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána is sought. The necessary road signs will then be installed.