Average speed cameras are set to be introduced on mainline Irish motorways for the first time.Transport Infrastructure Ireland , the Roads Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána announced on Tuesday that the pilot average speed safety camera system will be deployed on the M7 in Tipperary between Junction 26-Nenagh and Junction 27-Birdhill, covering both directions.The installation of the system at the M7 sites began on 8 March and will be followed by a period of testing.
An Garda Síochána has said no date has been confirmed for the system to go live, but said there will be a formal announcement at least 10 days before the system is operational. The average speed camera enforcement system monitors a driver’s average speed while driving through two points.Once the system determines that a vehicle has exceeded the speed limit, it will automatically create a record of the violation, which will then be transmitted to An Garda Síochána for their action.
"This highlights the potential significant safety benefits for both the road user and our teams working on the motorways from using such systems on the wider motorway network and is in line with international experience.”
We seriously need this where I am. Took ~9yrs before bumps were installed at my local primary school. Lots of speeding still on either side of them.
All for the money money