Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe is introducing an initial group of seven offences which will attract a fine of €40.
The offences are:
A cyclist riding a pedal cycle without reasonable consideration.
No front lamp or rear lamp lit during lighting-up hours.
Cycling in pedestrianised street or area.
A cyclist proceeding past traffic lights when the red lamp is illuminated.
A cyclist proceeding past cycle traffic lights when red lamp is lit.
A cyclist failing to stop for a School Warden sign.
A cyclist going beyond a stop line, barrier or half barrier at a railway level crossing, swing bridge or lifting bridge, when the red lamps are flashing
However failure to pay within the allotted time could see that increase considerably.
Inspector Eddie Golden of the Tipperary Traffic Corps says the initial fine will arrive in the post with 26 days to pay. This will then increase to €60 to be paid within 56 days before going to court where a fine of up to €2,000 could be imposed.
