Proper enforcement is the corner-stone of any regulatory process. Enforcement is an essential element in achieving and sustaining consistently high standards and in preventing illegal or sub-standard service provision.
2007 saw the recruitment of the Commission’s enforcement team with nine enforcement officers deployed. The enforcement team is now fully in place and has been active since February of last year. The team, assisted by An Garda Síochána, covers all aspects of the SPSV industry including; vehicle standards, vehicle licensing and driver licensing.
Since February 2007, officers have visited every county in the country. This is part of our national enforcement operation and also in response to calls from within the industry, members of the public or following advice from the Gardaí. These visits will continue in 2008 with special attention assigned to major events that draw large attendances and are serviced by significant numbers of SPSVs.