Drivers who are genuinely unaware of defects to their vehicles, may be able to legally challenge the issuing of penalty points under certain circumstances, according to a British transport lawyer.
Johnathan Lawton addressed the annual conference of the Irish Road Haulage Association, saying drivers should not be responsible for defects to a vehicle, if the damage took place in transit.
Mr Lawton feels some aspects of the present legislation are flawed, and is convinced motorists are being punished unfairly in some cases.