Fergus O'Dowd
Question:411 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to reduce traffic speeds in urban areas to 20 mph or equivalent speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5205/03]
Vol. 562 No. 1
411 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to reduce traffic speeds in urban areas to 20 mph or equivalent speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5205/03]
The standard speed limit for built-up urban areas is currently 30 miles per hour. However, there is a general statutory obligation that a vehicle shall not be driven at a speed exceeding that which will enable its driver to bring it to a halt within the distance which the driver can see to be clear.