Judge slams gardaí over speed cases

A judge has criticised the “blank mule-ish refusal” by garda chiefs to listen to his pleas to overhaul the prosecution of suspected speeding motorists.

Judge Patrick Durcan struck out a number of ‘Go Safe’ speeding prosecutions after drivers stated at Ennis District Court they did not receive a fixed charge penalty notice, in the post.

The judge had previously suggested that if registered post was used, there would be proof of motorists receiving a penalty notice.