Drivers should be ready for the latest speed limit adjustments on Irish roads, according to the AA, reports Breaking News.
By the end of the decade, the modifications want to increase road safety and cut the number of fatalities and serious injuries by 50%.
Phased implementation of the reductions is planned in accordance with the Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, reports Breaking News.
From Friday, February 7th, local roads will have their default speed limits lowered from 80 km/h to 60 km/h on rural routes.
Later in the year, speed restrictions in metropolitan areas and on national secondary routes will be modified.
The program aims to alleviate the disproportionately high number of fatalities and severe injuries that occur on Ireland’s rural roads, reports Breaking News.
In 2024, about 174 individuals died on the nation’s highways, compared to 180 in 2023.
According to AA Ireland’s marketing and public relations representative Elena Leao, lowering speed limits is a “proven way” to save lives.
“These changes reflect a commitment to tackling the factors that contribute to road traffic accidents and fatalities. We encourage all drivers to familiarise themselves with the updated speed limits and adapt their driving habits accordingly,” she said, reports Breaking News.
The American Alcoholics Anonymous has advised drivers to stay alert, follow speed restrictions to the letter, and take the time to consider how they drive.
The Road Safety Strategy’s larger initiatives to make Ireland’s roadways safer for all users include the implementation of the lowered speed restrictions.
According to the AA, slowing down has economical and environmental advantages in addition to saving lives since it uses less gasoline, reports Breaking News.
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