Gardaí have announced that a new average speed camera system will be activated on the N2 in Meath later this week, targeting speeding motorists on the busy national road.
The Average Speed Safety Camera system has been installed between Cullen and Ballymagarvey and will go live this Friday. From 12pm on the same day, any vehicle exceeding the 100kph speed limit will face prosecution.
How the System Works
This new speed enforcement system is similar to those already in operation on the M7 in Tipperary (since April 2022) and at Dublin Port (since 2017).
However, unlike these motorway and port locations, the Meath system operates on a national road with a 100kph limit.
The technology works by using two cameras placed a set distance apart. When a vehicle passes the first camera, a timestamp is recorded.
The system calculates the average speed between the two points as the vehicle reaches the second camera. If the speed exceeds 100kph, a violation is recorded.
Penalties for Speeding
Speeding offences detected by the system will result in a Fixed Charge Notice (FCN). The penalties include:
- A €160 fine
- Three penalty points added to the driver’s licence
Drivers have 56 days to pay the fine, broken into two periods:
- First 28 days – The fine remains €160
- Next 28 days – The fine increases by 50% (to €240)
After 56 days, payment is no longer accepted, and further legal action may follow.
Garda Statement
A Garda spokesperson encouraged motorists to adhere to speed limits, stating:
“Further details of the Fixed Charge Notice system are published on the Garda website.”
The new system is part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and reduce speeding-related accidents on Irish roads.
