Traffic Corps ‘will aid crime-fighting’

Harry McGee, Political Editor

In an interview with the Irish Examiner, Mr McDowell said the new dedicated traffic division will not only make a significant difference in clamping down on road traffic offences but will also be able to crack down on other forms of criminality.

This will be done through a strong deterrence factor because of the high visibility of gardaí on the road and because of a dramatic increase in the number of roadside checks.