Council to bring in 30km/h speed limits in parts of Cork City next year

The by-laws will also provide for 20km/h speed limits in certain pedestrian zones, shared spaces, and narrow laneways

The 30km/h speed limits will be imposed on housing estate roads, residential streets, roads adjacent to schools, and in the urban area where there is significant and regular interaction with vulnerable road users. File picture

Speed limits are set to reduce to 30km/h in a range of areas across Cork City, but councillors have warned that more gardaí are needed to enforce them.

The 30km/h speed limits will be imposed on housing estate roads, residential streets, roads adjacent to schools, and in the urban area where there is significant and regular interaction with vulnerable road users.