Motor society hopes metric signs will boost driver behaviour

The introduction of new metric signs and speed limits will improve driver behaviour, it was claimed today.

Thu, 30 Dec, 2004 - 11:13

The introduction of new metric signs and speed limits will improve driver behaviour, it was claimed today.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) said more drivers would be conscious of sticking to the new limits, which range from 30kph (18mph) in high-risk locations to 120kph (nearly 75mph) on motorways.

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