Minister confirms when new local speed limits are being introduced
They will be introduced on a ‘phased basis’. The Minister of State at the Department of Transport has said that reduced speed limits of 60 kilmometres per hour on local roads will be in place by November. Minister James Lawless said that the new speed limits will be introduced on a “phased basis”. Speaking to […]
1 year ago
Speed limits to be reduced in new government plan to tackle road deaths
Local authorities will be able to set different limits under certain circumstances. The government is currently working on plans to reduce speed limits on many Irish roads, following the recent rise in deaths in the country. The number of road deaths were up to double the amount in August compared to the same month’s total […]
2 years ago
Several areas in Dublin look set to have new speed limits introduced
“The principle objective of assessing the appropriate speed limits for our roads and streets is to ensure that the set speed limits are as safe and appropriate as possible for vulnerable road users, including children.” Dublin City Council is set to expand its 30km/hr speed limit into further residential areas of the capital following the […]
8 years ago