Gardaí adopt zero tolerance on 30mph limit

GARDAÍ have adopted a zero tolerance-type approach to speeding after it emerged almost half of motorists in Dublin are still breaking the law in built-up areas.

Garda figures show while the introduction of penalty points has led to a significant fall in speeding in 50mph and 60mph areas, it has had less impact in 30mph zones.

The number of drivers speeding in 50mph and 60mph areas fell from 34% before penalty points were introduced to 20% afterwards - a reduction of more than 40%.