An Garda Síochána promotes and enforces responsible behaviour on our roads, to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries and increase public confidence in safety on Irish roads An Garda Síochána also works to improve driver behaviour and attitudes through education and awareness campaigns and denying criminals use of the Irish road network. An Garda Síochána works closely with all partner agencies in supporting Ireland’s Government Road Safety Strategy 2021 – 2030.
There will be continued collaboration between An Garda Síochána and local authorities to ensure these changes are enforced.
There are a range of measures that are taken to enforce speed limits across Ireland’s road network, including vehicle-mounted and handheld speed-detection equipment, as well as safety-camera vans. To achieve compliance amongst road users, the use of speed-detection equipment is necessary. This is particularly important for at-risk locations such as schools, roadworks, and areas used by cyclists and pedestrians. Speed-detection cameras can be deployed through spot checks, mobile vans (currently GoSafe vans) and more recently, average speed and static cameras.
Public-awareness campaigns will be launched to educate drivers about the new limits and the importance of adhering to them.
For more information from An Garda Síochána, visit - Safety Cameras Save Lives - Garda