Issue Date: 05/06/2026
The Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly & the Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien TD discussed a range of issues including Grace's Law, An Garda Síochána enforcement actions, and road safety on Thursday 4th June 2026.
The Garda Commissioner welcomed the regulations and outlined An Garda Síochána approach to enforcement, including a significant increase in the number of scramblers (and similar vehicles like quadbikes) seized in recent months, as well as new options and technologies being explored to expand this enforcement action.
Minister O’Brien noted the regulations now in place, known as Grace’s Law in memory of Grace Lynch, to address the dangerous driving of scramblers and the prohibition of their use in any public place
The meeting also discussed measures to further strengthen the sanctions on the owners of scramblers which are seized.
Minister O’Brien committed to following up on any requests from An Garda Síochána that require legislative change to the Road Traffic Acts to increase the effectiveness of their enforcement.
