New speed camera network operational

A new network of speed cameras is operational across the country from today.

Initially 15 camera vans will monitor accident blackspots - with the aim of changing driver behaviour.

By February, there will be up to 45 cameras in operation.

Donegal, Cork and Meath will have the highest number of locations, because they have the highest number of speed related road accidents.

Road Safety Authority Chief, Noel Brett says the operation is designed to change driving behaviour and to save lives.

"Excessive and inappropriate speed kills and injures the most number of people," he said.

"Speed at the point of impact determines the outcome of virtually every collision."