New Speed Camera Penalties and Locations Announced in Ireland

M10news – Motorists driving faster than 120 km/h will face fines of up to €160 and receive three penalty points on their licence, according to a new Garda announcement.

The updated traffic enforcement measures aim to reduce speeding, particularly in sections of the motorway network with low traffic volumes and during adverse weather conditions.

Speeding Violations and Enforcement

Recent Garda analysis indicates that drivers often exceed speed limits on low-traffic motorways and fail to adjust speeds in heavy rain. To address this, new fixed-speed cameras have been introduced.

Each driver will now receive a €160 fine and have three penalty points applied to their driving licences.

These cameras measure a vehicle’s speed over a set distance rather than at a single point, discouraging drivers from merely slowing down when approaching a speed camera and promoting a steadier traffic flow.

The cameras employ Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to record the time, date, and location of each vehicle passing through.

If a vehicle is detected speeding, the data is processed for enforcement, leading to potential fines and penalty points.

Extensive Camera Network

Ireland has over 1,300 speed cameras strategically placed on busy roads, including motorways and national routes like the N2, N3, and N5.

These cameras operate on both sides of the national roads, ensuring comprehensive coverage. The locations were chosen based on data from severe and fatal injury collisions over the past seven years.

Drivers caught speeding will face a fine of up to €160 with three penalty points.

Additionally, there are 55 safety cameras in GoSafe vans, with plans to increase this number to 58 in the coming weeks.

New Static Speed Cameras

Last month, the Gardaí announced the installation of nine new static speed cameras over the next 17 months.

Initially rolled out in the capital, these cameras will eventually be deployed nationwide. This initiative is part of broader automated traffic enforcement measures, including cameras monitoring bus lanes and issuing fines for violations.

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The nine new static speed cameras, funded by the Garda budget at a cost of approximately €2.4 million over the next 18 months, will be located as follows:

• Galway, N59, between Moycullen and Galway City
• Waterford, N25, between Glenmore and Luffany
• Wicklow, R772, Arklow Road, Aske, north of Gorey
• Donegal, N14, east of Letterkenny
• Carlow, N80, between Barristown and Levitstown
• Dublin, Crumlin Road/Parnell Road/Dolphin RoadDolphin’ss Barn Junction
• Mayo, N17, northeast of Claremorris
• Cork, N22, east of Lissarda, west of Ovens
• Limerick, N69, east of Askeatonerick, N69, east of Askeaton  

These locations were selected based on traffic data and collision history to enhance road safety and reduce speeding-related accidents.

With these new measures, the Gardaí emphasize their commitment to improving road safety across Ireland. The extensive network of speed cameras and the introduction of new static cameras are expected to deter speeding and promote safer driving practices, ultimately reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

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