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Motorist driving at 'incredible' speed of almost 200km/h arrested by Gardai

The driver of a car travelling at a speed almost double the motorway limit has been arrested by Gardai. According to An Garda Síochána, the motorist was caught this morning (Monday March 21) by Naas Roads Policing Unit travelling at what they called ...

21 Mar 2022 at 13:29

National News

Irish speed limits could be about to change under new EU safety proposal

Speed limits on Irish roads could be about to change under new EU safety proposals. Members of the European Parliament have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new document that outlines EU road safety strategy for the next 10 years, with some ...

07 Oct 2021 at 12:57

National News

Plans to cut speed limits ‘will significantly improve road safety’ – minister

Plans to reduce speed limits on many of Ireland’s roads will have a “significant impact” on improving safety, a minister has said. Minister of state Jack Chambers, who has responsibility for roads safety, said he will bring proposals to lower ...

06 Sept 2023 at 14:03

National News

Ireland going backwards on road safety, Varadkar warns

The Taoiseach has called for a return of shock safe driving adverts as he warned that Ireland has gone backwards on road safety. Leo Varadkar was commenting after proposals to lower speed limits on many roads were outlined by a ministerial ...

06 Sept 2023 at 18:22

National News

'We have lost too many' - Speed limits in town centres may drop to 30km/h from next year

Town centres and built-up areas across Ireland may see speed limits drop to 30km/h in an attempt to increase road safety. The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD and Minister of State Jack Chambers TD yesterday (September 14) announced ...

15 Sept 2023 at 10:37

National News

Toddler not safely fastened in car caught travelling at over 100km/h in 50km/h zone

A car detected travelling over twice the speed limit has been seized by Gardaí. Gardaí in Roscommon clocked the vehicle travelling at 103km/h in a 50km/h zone this morning (March 6), with the driver pulled over further on in a 30km/h ...

06 Mar 2024 at 15:46

National News

Kildare: Driver arrested after speeding double the limit

A driver has been arrested in Kildare after being caught speeding twice the legal limit. Gardaí from Naas, Co Kildare caught the driver on the R148 by Kilcock yesterday. The driver, who had no car insurance, was going at 167kp/h in ...

01 Mar 2024 at 06:23

National News

Drew Harris: drivers who ‘excessively’ break speed limits should face suspension

Drivers who “excessively” break speed limits should face suspension rather than fixed fines, the Garda Commissioner has said. Drew Harris was speaking about actions gardai have taken to tackle an increase in road fatalities, which ...

25 Apr 2024 at 18:04

National News

Driver caught more than 30kmh over speed limit in Dublin for National Slow Down Day

A driver has been caught travelling 111kmh in a 80kmh zone in Dublin this morning as part of the National Slow Down Day. National Slow Down Day is a Garda operation, urging drivers to stay safe on Irish roads and comply with the ...

19 Apr 2024 at 11:49

Local News

Fifteen Limerick city estates set for cut in speed limit

LIMERICK City and County Council has unveiled plans to cut speed limits to 30 kilometres per hour across 15 estates. The local authority has published its draft city and county bye-laws, which provide for a cut in the limit ...

06 Oct 2016 at 13:00

'They have money for drink and drugs,' calls to hit young people in the pocket

National News

'They have money for drink and drugs,' calls to hit Tipperary young people in the pocket

Tipperary's councillors were divided on Monday over national legislation which will reduce speed limits across the nation's road network - with the majority of elected representatives rejecting the decision and arguing ...

20 Oct 2024 at 15:42

Local News

Limerick councillors to submit final review for new speed limits

LIMERICK City and County Council has confirmed the 30 residential housing estates, where 30kmph speed limits will be implemented, as part of a pilot project that has been discussed by elected representatives since ...

09 Apr 2016 at 11:00

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