Motorist going at 143km/h among nearly 90% of drivers breaking Cork village speed limit

Cork County Council heard that a new playground had just opened in the village of Rylane and those using it were also at serious risk

The average speed of the vehicles was 83km/h. File picture: Denis Minihane

Motor speed data from a Cork village showed “shocking violations” with nearly 90% of vehicles well in excess of the 50km/h limit, with one travelling in excess of 140km/h.

The survey carried out by Cork County Council engineers so shocked councillors and their officials that they are preparing to set up regular meetings with gardaí in an effort to stamp out appalling driver behaviour.