Making sense of the speed limits in rural Ireland

For years, Co Clare dweller, Arlene Harris has been tormented by speed limits on the rural roads near where she lives. They don’t make sense, she says

To quote the words of Bucks Fizz, one minute we have to ‘speed it up’ and the next we are instructed to ‘slow it down’ as we try to make sense of the speed limit on Irish roads.

Over the Christmas period, no doubt many drivers were pulled over for their enthusiasm behind the wheel — and if they were driving without due care and attention, I fully applaud the authorities for reprimanding them.