Irish drivers are reminded of upcoming speed limit changes, reducing limits on local roads. Key tips help navigate these changes effectively and safely.
Co. Mayo: A driver in Ireland shared a useful tip about new speed limits. Starting February 7, many speed limits will drop by 20 km/h. This change aims to reduce common road accidents.
Rural local roads will see a 25% decrease, going from 80 km/h to 60 km/h. New signs will replace the old ones to show these updated limits.
The Rural Speed Limit sign will also change. It will now indicate a limit of 60 km/h instead of 80 km/h. Drivers need to be aware of these changes to avoid old habits.
A Facebook user pointed out that speed limits on motorways and major roads will stay the same. Only local roads, starting with ‘L’, will have new limits. This makes it easier to remember which roads are affected.
More speed limit reductions are planned for later this year. Urban areas will see limits drop to 30 km/h from 50 km/h. National secondary roads will also decrease from 100 km/h to 80 km/h.
These changes come as road fatalities have increased recently. After a decline from 365 deaths in 2006 to 132 in 2021, numbers rose again, with 155 deaths in 2022 and 184 in 2023.
Last week, Gardai shared a shocking incident of a driver caught speeding at nearly 200 km/h on a national road. The driver’s car was seized, and they face court action.
The Garda Traffic account posted about the incident, detailing how the driver was stopped on the N5 near Charlestown. They were arrested for reckless driving in poor weather conditions.
