1. Driver Security Awareness /On-the-spot Fines
Jean Shannon
Inspector
ADR
Enforcement

2. Plenary Discussions Assessing Driver Security Awareness
On-the–spot fines (OTSFs), persistent/repeat offenders, prosecutions

3. 1. Driver Security: ECR/TISPOL Questionnaire - Ireland%
Yes No
Don't know
Crew identity carried
100
Familiar with chapter 1.10 31 69
Specific security training 24 76
Knowledge of security plan 35 17 48
Encounter with threatening situations

4. Driver Security: ECR/TISPOL Questionnaire - Ireland%
Yes No
Theft prevention measures 79 21
- Telemetry 10
- Alarm system 7
- Immobilisation 69
- Other 24
Routes always established in advance 38 62
Knowledge of whom to report to in event of theft
100

5. Driver Security: CDGRR 2006
Security provisions
On the spot fines (OTSFs) – three specific fines in relation to
Security training
Security plan not available
Security plan not adequate
No provision in 95/50/EC Annex 1 Checklist
Standard security questions asked during roadchecks?
Draft amended checklist
Hierarchy of questions

6. 2. On-the-spot fines
Summary tables
Repeat offenders
Prosecutions

7. Roadcheck Effectiveness
2003
% OF DG
2004
2005
TOTAL OFFENCES DETECTED
399
429
684
TOTAL ON THE SPOT FINES ISSUED
204
56.0%
242
60.0%
289
35.5%
PROSECUTIONS 1
0.2%
ORAL/WRITTEN WARNINGS
141
38.5%
140
35.0%
401
49.2%
ORAL/WRITTEN WARNINGS WITH IMMEDIATE RECTIFICATION 23
6.3% 12
3.0% 28
3.5%
PROHIBITION NOTICES

8. On the Spot Fines: Consignor duties
Transport document was not given or was not in compliance with the ADR 1A
Instructions in writing were not given or were not in compliance with the ADR 2A
Copy of special agreement was not given 3A
Permit authorising carriage was not given 4A
Vehicle did not have a vehicle certificate of approval 5A
Driver did not have a valid driver training certificate 6A

9. On the Spot Fines: Carrier duties
Transport document was not carried in the vehicle 7C
Instructions in writing were not carried in the vehicle 8C
Vehicle did not have a vehicle certificate of approval 9C
Driver did not have a valid driver training certificate
10C
Driver or other vehicle crew members were not trained
11C
Vehicle was not provided with sufficient suitable fire extinguishers
12C
Fire extinguisher provided on the vehicle did not have a seal, or other indication, verifying that it had not been used
13C
Fire extinguisher provided on vehicle did not have next date of inspection or maximum period of use
14C
Fire extinguishers provided were not easily accessible to the vehicle crew
15C
Vehicle was not provided with suitable chock
16C
Vehicle was not provided with 2 reflective cones, triangles or flashing amber lights
17C
Suitable warning vest was not provided for each crew member
18C
Pocket lamp was not provided for each crew member
19C
Pocket lamp provided was not suitable for closed vehicle carrying flammable liquids or gases
20C
Suitable respirators were not provided for each crew member, where required by the instructions in writing
21C
ADR orange-coloured plates were not affixed on the vehicle or tank or were not in compliance with the ADR
22C
ADR placards were not affixed on the vehicle or tank or were not in compliance with ADR
23C

10. On the Spot Fines: Driver duties
Driver did not have a driver training certificate with him or her while driving the vehicle
29D
Instructions in writing for dangerous goods being carried were not kept readily identifiable in driver’s cab
30D
Instructions in writing, not applicable to dangerous goods being carried, were not kept separate from the pertinent documents
31D
Dangerous goods were not properly stowed and secured in vehicle or container
32D
ADR placards or orange-coloured plates were displayed on a vehicle, no longer carrying dangerous goods
33D
Driver did not keep ADR label, mark, sign, placard, orange-coloured plate or warning notice clean
34D
Outlet valves, manlids or dip tube openings were open during carriage
35D
Good electrical connection to earth was not made prior to filling or emptying the tank, where the flash point of the flammable liquid was less than 61oC
36D
A passenger, other than a member of the vehicle crew, was carried in the vehicle
37D
Driver did not shut off the engine during loading or unloading operations
38D
Driver did not apply the parking brakes while the vehicle was parked
39D

11. Repeat Offenders Premises visits (Article 6 of 95/50/EC)
DGSA appointed in writing
DGSA Annual Report
Incident records
Audit procedures and reports
Vehicle inspections
Safety Statement under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005

12. Prosecutions
2003
Driver prosecuted for failing to pay one OTSF (€190). He was fined €300
2004
Carrier prosecuted for failing to pay two OTSFs (€380), Summonses issued for all four contraventions detected. Company fined €1,500