Fifteen new speed camera zones now in operation in County Roscommon

Fifteen new speed camera zones have become operational in County Roscommon. This brings the number of speed camera zones from 24 to 39.

Nationwide, 390 new safety camera zones became operational from January 1st, bringing the total number of zones nationwide to 1,901. All zones are available on the Garda website to view. 

Many of County Roscommon's speed zones are on the N61, reflecting the volume of traffic on one of the county’s most important roads.

The primary purpose of safety cameras is to reduce speed-related collisions, lessen injuries and save lives, gardaí say.

Assistant Commissioner Catharina Gunne, Roads Policing and Community Engagement said the majority of drivers on Irish roads obey the speed limits, keeping themselves, their passengers and other road users safer.

“There is a small persistent cohort of selfish, dangerous drivers who choose to drive in excess of the posted speed limit. 

“GoSafe vans operate in areas that have a speed-related collision history where fatal, serious injury and minor injury collisions occur. In addition, locations which have been highlighted by members of the community as being areas of concern, have been included in the new zones," said the assistant commissioner.