Motorists in Ireland are being cautioned about a new speed camera set to become operational on one of the country’s busiest roads.
A static speed camera positioned at Ballyhomin, Askeaton, will come into effect on Friday on the N69 in Limerick. Gardaí says the new device will monitor vehicles exceeding the 100kph speed limit. Drivers caught speeding will receive a fixed charge notice, with a fine of €160 and three penalty points.
This latest development follows installing a similar speed camera system on the N2 in Meath last week. The cameras in Meath are located at Ballymagarvey and Cullen, south of Slane, approximately 8km apart. These devices calculate motorists’ average speed between the two points using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology to determine if the limit has been breached.
Those found exceeding the speed limit will receive a fixed charge notice with a €160 fine and three penalty points. Failure to pay the fine within 28 days could result in the penalty rising to €240. A court conviction may also result in five penalty points and a fine of up to €1,000.
Unlike the average speed camera system in Meath, Limerick’s new static speed camera measures vehicle speed at a single point rather than over a set distance.
New Speed Rules
This change comes after a recent rule adjustment that reduced speed limits on some rural roads by 25 per cent. As part of these changes, roads previously limited to 80kph now have a reduced limit of 60kph.
A new road sign featuring a white circle with three diagonal black lines will indicate this speed limit reduction.
Urban areas, including residential zones and town centres, will also have reduced speed limits later this year. The new limit will be 30 km/h. Additionally, national secondary roads will have speed limits lowered from 100 km/h to 80 km/h.
Motorists are advised to remain alert and adhere to these new speed regulations to avoid fines and ensure road safety.
