Garda chief approves of planned speed laws saying 'penalty should reflect the risk'

Garda chief Drew Harris said Government plans for graduated penalties for speeding were “appropriate and entirely logical”.

Garda chief approves of planned speed laws saying 'penalty should reflect the risk'

Garda chief Drew Harris said Government plans for graduated penalties for speeding were “appropriate and entirely logical”.

Amid predictions that opposition in the Dáil may prevent the proposals coming into law before the next general election, he said: “I hear a lot of commentary around it and there is a simple solution – don't speed.”

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