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RobBrady Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:01 pm Post subject: Ireland Gets First Average Speed Cameras |
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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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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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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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dales Frequent Visitor
Joined: May 04, 2008 Posts: 752 Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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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...
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Ah. I see. Just the sort of answer that I sort of expected. [/cynicalmode] |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, but you'll still have the 50% that hasn't been reduced. Think "Half Full" not "Half Empty". _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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arjent Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jan 30, 2009 Posts: 1
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:34 am Post subject: Dublin Tunnel |
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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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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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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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