Varadkar promises ‘sensible’ speed limit reforms

Leo Varadkar, the transport minister, has promised a system of “safe and sensible” speed limits across the road network following a major review of the problem of inappropriate speed limits.

As part of a series of reforms, existing 80km/h signs on narrow country roads will be removed and replaced with “rural speed limits” signs.

While the power to fix speed limits will primarily remain with local authorities, members of the public are being given a direct role in challenging inappropriate speed limits under recommendations made by the Speed Limits Working Group.