The Road Safety Authority have made the call for a doubling of penalty points.
There's a call for the government to appoint a road safety Tsar.
It comes as the Road Safety Authority looks for a doubling of penalty points for a number of offences.
However, there have been demands for more enforcement of existing rules.
Former Chief Superintendent in Laois and Offaly John O' Brien believes it is time one person takes responsibility:
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