75% drop in speeding fines proves its points

THERE has been a 75% reduction in the number of speeding fines issued since the penalty points system was introduced just three weeks ago, according to garda figures.

The National Safety Council says that the system is working well.

"Our reports back from the gardaí say speeding has dropped by 75% already," a spokesman said. Drivers are happy with the system and there is less pressure to drive fast, he said.