All the updated news related to Speed limits

All the news related to Speed limits updated in real time

Found 12

forSpeed limits

Order by:

National News

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

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

Three year old child not safely fastened in car going twice the speed limit

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 15:43

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

National News

Speed limits reduced across Irish roads as part of plan to reduce deaths

Speed limits are being reduced on hundreds of rural roads in the Republic of Ireland as part of a Government plan to tackle the number of road deaths. Thousands of new road speed signs show that limits will decrease from 80km/h ...

07 Feb 2025 at 11:30

National News

'Driving slower saves lives' Speed limits to be introduced on rural, local roads

Speed limits on rural, local roads will change from 80 km/h to 60km/h from Friday, February 7, 2025. The Department of Transport outlined rural, local roads as roads that "primarily serve local traffic and connect rural ...

06 Feb 2025 at 21:14

'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

National News

Driver arrested after speeding double the limit in Kildare

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 ...

01 Mar 2024 at 06:20

Motoring

EXPLAINED: Ireland speed limits being cut with some rural roads going to 30km/h

Speed limits on rural roads in Ireland are changing with drastic cuts also planned for urban centres over the coming months. The first of these changes will come into effect on Friday, February 7, when default speed ...

30 Jan 2025 at 10:57

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.