Motorists to get fines refunded over N1 speed limit blunder

Hundreds of motorists fined for speeding in Co Louth look to be in line for refunds due to a mix-up over speed limits.

The motorists are also expected to have penalty points removed from their licences as a result of the blunder.

The move follows the discovery that local gardaí were unaware that the speed limit on the old N1 north of Drogheda from Monasterboice to Killineer was raised from 80km/h to 100km/h at the end of April.

Gardaí estimate around 300 drivers have been affected and approximately €24,000 in fines will have to be repaid.