Dramatic decline in numbers done for speeding

Convictions for speeding are falling dramatically, with significant reductions also in the number of people convicted for driving while using a mobile phone, new figures show. However, parallel to this has been an equally significant rise in convictions for drink driving, according to Courts Service data.

Figures for convictions this year appear to indicate that the trends in the offences are continuing. The figures were provided by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan in reply to a number of parliamentary questions.