Irish drivers face spot fines and penalty points in Britain

IRISH motorists who break road traffic laws in Britain are facing on-the-spot fines, penalty points and vehicle confiscations from 2009, according to measures announced by the British government.

Foreign drivers and hauliers who flout the rules will soon run the risk of being fined and having their vehicles immobilised under road safety proposals being drawn up by British road safety minister, Jim Fitzpatrick.

Penalty points will also be issued to foreign motorists for endorsable offences. However, speeding offences will not be included under the proposed measures.