A total of 335 speed cameras have been added to the roads in an effort o prevent accidents in ‘high-risk’ areas.
The new cameras are only located in areas where a serious or fatal car accident has occured.
This means speed cameras will only operate in areas where there is a history of speed-related collisons.
Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid said there is “no doubt” but the cameras save lives.
“The safety cameras are proven life savers and only operate in areas which have a speed related collision history where fatal, serious injury and now minor injury collisions occur,” he said.
“By identifying and targeting these high risk areas our aim is to continue to reduce the number and severity of collisions, thus save more lives and prevent more injuries from occurring. This makes them roads safer for every road user.
“There is no doubt these safety cameras save lives”
Gardai claim they have no problem showing people where the cameras are located as to try and help the slow down.
A map of where the speed cameras are dotted around the country can be viewed HERE, zoom in to the map to your location and you’ll see the nearest new speed cameras.