Up to 100 new speed cameras will be rolled out during 2025 [Video]

FUNDING FOR UP to 100 new speed cameras will be made available as part of measures included in Budget 2025 announced on Tuesday.

A total of €9 million will be given to An Garda Síochána to improve traffic law enforcement and help to reduce the number of motorists speeding, with the aim of ultimately saving lives.

The funding equates to a 20% increase for GoSafe cameras when compared to last year, as 12 additional units will be rolled out by the end of the year.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has welcomed the funding and acknowledged that the number of people who have died on Irish roads have shocked the public. The Minister hopes the new funding will help to improve road safety.

“We know speed is a significant contributor to road deaths and so it’s vital we leverage technology to make our roads safer for everyone,” she said.

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