Lower speed limits in built-up areas will reduce accidents, study finds

Cutting speed limits in built-up areas will lead to fewer accidents and bring physical and social benefits, a conference on public health will hear today.

Teresa Keating of the Institute of Public Health said 20mph in the North and 30kph speed limits in the Republic are becoming more widespread in built-up areas, particularly in residential areas as well as near shops and schools.

The new measures, she said, have been proven to increase safety.