Slashed speed limit will result in ‘lock-down’

A pilot project which has slashed speed limits outside six Cork schools could result in a “total lock-down of suburbia” if it’s rolled out city-wide.

The warning came from Cllr John Buttimer (FG) after city councillors were briefed on the progress of the EU-funded scheme.

Six schools were selected last year to trial the introduction of byelaws cutting from 50kph to 30kph the speed on roads within 500-metres of the schools.