Hike in motorists who admit speeding

THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) is concerned at the results of a survey that shows more drivers are speeding on Ireland’s main roads than ever before.

One in five cars on motorways travel in excess of the 120km/h speed limit, while 27% of drivers using national primary routes break the 100km/h limit, according to the latest “free speed” survey published by the RSA.

It also reveals that 47% of drivers ignore the 50km/h limit in residential areas where there is an increased risk to pedestrians — up from 20% in 2005.