New 30km/h 'slow zones' to be extended across Cork

If approved, the new bylaws will create a special 30km/h speed limit on dozens of new suburban streets right across Cork City.

The aim of the so-called 'slow zones’ is to lower the incidence and severity of crashes and to enhance quality of life. File Picture: Denis Minihane

Special 30km/h slow zones look set to be extended across Cork's suburbs after city councillors agreed on Monday to publish draft bylaws for public consultation.

With seven fatal road traffic accidents on the nation’s roads already since the start of the new year, councillors insisted that the lower speed limits will help save lives and reduce serious injuries in road traffic accidents.