Ireland Gets First Average Speed Cameras

[RobBrady]

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Following a delay of around 12 months due to administrative issues, Ireland has installed its first average speed cameras.

Point-to-point cameras now monitor the average speed of drivers using the Dublin Port Tunnel.

If a motorist's average speed exceeds the 80 KPH limit they will be issued an €80 fine and receive three penalty points on their licence.

Ireland's transport minister, Shane Ross said: "Any initiative that has the potential to save lives and reduce serious injuries on our roads is to be welcomed".

24,000 vehicles use the route daily.

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Robert Brady

[M8TJT]

[dales]

No KSI's at all have been quoted for this road.

Here is the "justification"

"Traffic levels through Dublin Tunnel have increased by 40% over the last five years and as a result, there is statistically an increase in the potential for collisions and incidents.

Average speed camera enforcement systems look to mitigate the potential for these incidents as, statistically, there is typically a 50% reduction in the collision rate once in operation".

So, we can expect 50% less KSI's. Half of nothing is...

Dales
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[M8TJT]

Ah. I see. Just the sort of answer that I sort of expected. [/cynicalmode]

[DennisN]

Yes, but you'll still have the 50% that hasn't been reduced. Think "Half Full" not "Half Empty".
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If it tastes good - it's fattening.

Two of them are obesiting!!

[arjent]

Its good to see that cameras are going in here everyone speeds through there at the moment.
I don't think that the fine and points would be enforceable on non residents of Ireland

[M8TJT]

If there haven't been any accidents, why worry if they are driving quickly. It's obviously safe to do so.

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