First average speed cameras to be installed on M7 motorway

The system monitors a driver’s average speed while driving through the two points.

Gardaí and the TII announced on Tuesday that the pilot scheme will be deployed on the M7 in Co Tipperary between Junction 26-Nenagh (West) and Junction 27-Birdhill, covering both directions. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Average speed cameras are to be introduced for the first time on Irish motorways to combat speeding motorists.

Gardaí and the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) announced on Tuesday that the pilot scheme will be deployed on the M7 in Co Tipperary between Junction 26-Nenagh (West) and Junction 27-Birdhill, covering both directions.