An Garda Síochána is appealing to drivers in Tipperary to support Operation “Slow Down” whether using their vehicle for a personal journey, commuting to work or driving for work.
The World Health Organisation (2017) estimated that a 5% reduction in average speed could result in a 30% reduction in fatal collisions. Gardaí say reducing every motorists’ speed is essential to improving safety on our roads.
Since 7am today Gardaí are carrying out a national speed enforcement operation for the next 24 hours. The ‘Slow Down’ day, aims to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding and to increase compliance with speed limits.
The operation is supported by the Road Safety Authority, and coincides with the full return of all schools and the related increase in road users.
Garda will conduct high visibility speed enforcement at selected Safety Camera Zones and other locations across the country until 7am tomorrow.
127 people have lost their lives on Irish roads in 2023 which is 23 more than the same period in 2022 and 38 more than the same time in 2019.
The Government is also planning to change the penalty points system in a bid to address road safety.
At present a Fixed Charge Notice for speeding attracts a fine of €160 and also incurs 3 penalty points. A driver that receives 12 penalty points in any 3 year period is automatically disqualified from driving for 6 months. In respect of Learner permit drivers and Novice drivers this disqualification automatically applies if they accumulate 7 penalty points.
