asked the Minister for Local Government if, in view of reports that a speed of 70 miles per hour is considered very dangerous, he will consider the imposition of a maximum speed limit of 60 miles per hour throughout the country.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Maximum Speed Limit.
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Consideration is being given to the desirability of introducing an overall speed limit but there is doubt as to whether it is possible under existing law to apply such a limit to all mechanically propelled vehicles. It is hoped to deal with this matter in proposed legislation to amend the Road Traffic Act, 1961, which is at present under consideration.