Compliance Statistics Report
The NTA monitors key statistics regarding SPSV compliance with relevant regulations, with such statistics are recorded and reported by quarter, with quarters typically reported six months in arrears. This report is updated on an ongoing basis, with a revised report uploaded to the NTA website following such updates.
See below the most recent report:
Compliance with SPSV Legislation
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is committed to ensuring compliance with Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) legislation, to ensure public safety, that legitimate, professional operators do not have to compete with others operating to lower standards, and to ensure continued public confidence in SPSV services. The NTA has the right to bring court prosecutions for certain offences, including unlicensed drivers and unlicensed vehicles operating as SPSVs.
Responsibility of SPSV Operators
Any vehicle being operated as an SPSV must comply with SPSV Regulations. If a vehicle is operated as an SPSV without a licence, both the owner of the vehicle and the driver can be charged with the offence. However, it always remains the driver’s responsibility to ensure that the vehicle he or she is operating complies with the regulations, irrespective of who holds the vehicle licence or who owns the vehicle.
Enforcement of Legislative Requirements
The NTA monitors SPSV-compliance through a combination of investigation of complaints submitted by members of the public, as well as routine checks of drivers and vehicles. The NTA employs a team of compliance officers, warranted as authorised persons, who are empowered to investigate complaints and conduct routine checks.
Compliance officers are empowered to issue on-the-spot penalties for several specified fixed payment offences. All members of An Garda Síochána are also warranted as authorised persons. Compliance Officers and Gardaí not only enforce the legislation but also offer guidance to SPSV operators on how to maintain compliance and offer good customer service. Further information on Fixed Payment Offences can be found here.