Minister McEntee welcomes announcement of the locations for nine static speed cameras

An Garda Síochána have today announced the locations for nine static speed safety cameras in locations across the country.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has requested a business case for funding of 100 additional speed cameras. The location of the static speed safety cameras were based on fatal and serious injury collision data from the last seven years and speed data, as well as feedback from stakeholders.

Minister McEntee said:

“I welcome the announcement of these static cameras, and the plans for another 100 cameras.

Technology plays a vital part in road safety initiatives that help to reduce deaths on our roads. Whether its fixed cameras, average speed cameras, GoSafe vans, we need to use technology to work to reverse some of these trends.

International experience shows static speed cameras lead to drivers reducing speed – speed is a significant contributor to road deaths.

An Garda Síochána has continued to invest in technology, including mobility devices issued to every Garda member with access to a range of Garda apps that allow Gardaí to check driver’s insurance details at the road side, issue Fixed Charge Notices and perform other tasks at the roadside.

These cameras are one of the range of initiatives that the Commissioner has announced, including that uniformed Gardaí will devote 30mins of each tour of duty to roads policing. We have already seen increases in the number of breath tests undertaken and fixed charge notices issued in the first weeks of this operational activity.

I urge every road user to act responsibly and to pay attention on the roads, especially to be mindful of the speed limit. ”

An Garda Síochana expect the nine static speed safety cameras to be fully operational by the end of 2024.

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