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Ireland Gets First Average Speed Cameras
Article by: rob brady
Date: 1 Jun 2017
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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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 Posted by M8TJT on Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:24 pm |
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| Quote: | | "Any initiative that has the potential to save lives and reduce serious injuries on our roads is to be welcomed" |
[cynicalmode] wonder how many KSIs there have been in the tunnel to warrant the inclusion of SPECS there.[/cynicalmode]
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| Posted by dales on Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:41 pm |
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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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| Posted by M8TJT on Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:44 pm |
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Ah. I see. Just the sort of answer that I sort of expected. [/cynicalmode]
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| Posted by DennisN on Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:28 pm |
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Yes, but you'll still have the 50% that hasn't been reduced. Think "Half Full" not "Half Empty".
Dennis
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| Posted by arjent on Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:34 am |
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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
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| Posted by M8TJT on Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:20 pm |
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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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