News - Speeding
Robust debate discusses speeding outside schools
There was a robust debate on speeding outside of schools in Co. Roscommon at yesterday's council meeting.
Jun 23, 2026 13:06
Fixed charge notices for speeding motorists increase locally
Penalties range from fixed charges, which are fines that you must pay, to imprisonment for the most serious offences.
Jun 20, 2026 09:11
Speeding offences almost treble in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo
The Irish Independent reports the number of motorists caught driving over the speed limit around the country was almost 169,000 in 2025 - a 23 per cent increase on the previous year.
Jun 15, 2026 08:44
TII taken to task over school speeding
One car was clocked at 102 km per hour in the 50 km per zone while children were alighting from the school bus.
Jun 5, 2026 17:15
Roscommon primary school students urge motorists to slow down
One car was clocked at 102 km per hour in the 50 km per zone while children were alighting from the school bus.
Jun 5, 2026 13:29
Motorist caught travelling 40 km/h over the speed limit locally
The detection was made as part of a nationwide bank holiday clampdown.
May 29, 2026 13:21
Roscommon motorist was cocaine-driving and speeding, gardai say
Gardai say the driver was going at 168 kilometres an hour in a 100 zone yesterday.
May 5, 2026 08:45
Motorist caught speeding in Carrick among top offenders detected by Gardaí this weekend
Gardaí are conducting mandatory intoxicant testing and high visibility checkpoints this weekend.
May 2, 2026 09:48
Concern over speed outside local schools
The NTA is being urged to include both Trien and Lisacul in the Safe Routes to School Programme.
Feb 18, 2026 12:54
Deadly driver doubles speed limit
The offences carry a combined penalty of three penalty points and €240 in fines.
Feb 10, 2026 17:15
Driver caught speeding at 190kph near Carrick
The detection was made on the N4 at Aughamore, near Annaduff.
Feb 4, 2026 08:10
Plans to reduce speed limits on national roads, says Minister
This would affect roads like the N4 Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford route and the N61 connecting Roscommon to Athlone.
Jan 6, 2026 13:44
Minister orders review of urban speed limits
The changes are to be in place by March 2027, as part of the Government's Road Safety Strategy.
Oct 16, 2025 13:54
Speeding at schools now a major problem, says local councillor
Cllr Domnick Connolly was speaking after serious safety concerns were raised at a school near Ballinasloe this week.
Sep 18, 2025 13:04Shannonside Newsletter
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