Variable speed limits to be introduced on Dublin's M50

The new limits will be designed to improve safety and reliability, says Transport Minister Eamon Ryan

 Traffic on the M50 Motorway at Finglas. New speed limits on the road, which currently has a limit of 100km/hr could go as low as 30km depending on conditions.

New laws will be passed in the coming months to enforce variable speed limits on Dublin's M50, the Transport Minister says.

Eamon Ryan, on Friday, launched the enhancing Motorway Operation Services (eMOS), which will allow authorities to slow traffic in response to collisions, roadworks, adverse weather conditions and congestion.