Starting from midday tomorrow, new average speed cameras launching in Cavan and Mayo will operate in both directions on the selected roads, with an aim to curb speeding in areas identified as high collision sites. The cameras will monitor vehicles over a specific distance, rather than just at one point, making it harder for drivers to evade detection. These measures are a response to a rising need for enhanced road safety enforcement, particularly in areas prone to accidents.
Minister McEntee reiterated the importance of speed control and confirmed that more Gardaí will be joining traffic units as part of a broader strategy to improve road safety. The government and Transport Infrastructure Ireland aim to change driving behavior and reduce road fatalities, with early signs of success evident from a reduction in road deaths during the summer months.
This latest installation is part of a larger nationwide initiative, which will include the introduction of additional speed cameras across the country by early next year. The first average speed cameras in Ireland were installed on a motorway in Co. Tipperary in 2022, and they’ve since proven effective in improving driver compliance with speed limits. The introduction of these new cameras continues the effort to target high-risk areas and make Irish roads safer for all users.
In the coming months, drivers can expect further rollouts of speed enforcement technology as part of a multi-agency collaboration between Gardaí, the government, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland. These initiatives aim to not only penalize speeding but also encourage responsible driving, making Irish roads less hazardous.
Minister McEntee reiterated the importance of speed control and confirmed that more Gardaí will be joining traffic units as part of a broader strategy to improve road safety. The government and Transport Infrastructure Ireland aim to change driving behavior and reduce road fatalities, with early signs of success evident from a reduction in road deaths during the summer months.
This latest installation is part of a larger nationwide initiative, which will include the introduction of additional speed cameras across the country by early next year. The first average speed cameras in Ireland were installed on a motorway in Co. Tipperary in 2022, and they’ve since proven effective in improving driver compliance with speed limits. The introduction of these new cameras continues the effort to target high-risk areas and make Irish roads safer for all users.
In the coming months, drivers can expect further rollouts of speed enforcement technology as part of a multi-agency collaboration between Gardaí, the government, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland. These initiatives aim to not only penalize speeding but also encourage responsible driving, making Irish roads less hazardous.