Senator calls for extra points for black spots

The Progressive Democrats' spokesman on transport has called for an increase in penalty points for motorists caught speeding in accident black spots.

Senator Tom Morrissey today said that there was a need to prove that penalty points are being enforced where they will have most effect.

He added that an extra half point would not only act as a deterrent, but would show which routes are being policed.

Such a move would push Garda resources into areas that are the greatest hazards, the senator said.