Should NI drivers face heavier fines for dangerously overtaking cyclists?

Nov 12, 2019, 10:13 AM

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Cyclists call it a "punishment pass"That's when a driver comes way too close when sweeping past a rider.

From today, drivers in the Republic are facing heavier fines for the offence 
of dangerously overtaking a cyclist. 

The penalty is going up from 80 to 120 Euro, plus three penalty points. 

Should NI follow suit?

Vinny was joined by the commentator and cyclist Malachi O'Doherty and taxi driver Ken Kelly.