Drivers do not believe speed camera plan a safety measure

MORE than half of motorists do not believe the privatised speed camera system, which is to be introduced later this year, will be used exclusively for road safety purposes.

The survey, which found 53% of drivers remain sceptical about the system, was carried out by AA Ireland and polled about 5,300 motorists in the republic.

AA spokesman Conor Faughnan said the findings demonstrated the motoring public’s concern that the system could still be used as a revenue-generating measure despite reassurances by the Government and gardaí that it was solely designed to improve road safety.