Fines from €800 to enforce new city centre rules for truckers

TRUCKERS who drive through Dublin city centre without a valid permit will face a minimum fine of €800 when new restrictions on heavy goods vehicles (HGV) come into effect on February 19.

Dublin City Council yesterday announced a tough new series of penalties for the drivers of vehicles with five or more axles, which will be banned from travelling within a cordon area of the city between 7am and 7pm every day of the week.

It will be illegal for HGVs to enter the area roughly bordered by the Grand Canal and Royal Canal for local deliveries or collections without a permit.