Speed Limits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004

Tuesday, 17 February 2004

Questions (344)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

430 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has held discussions with car importers and manufacturers with regard to the shift to metric speed signs in view of the fact that the metric symbols on vehicle speedometers are often much less clear than the traditional mileage indicators; and if he foresees difficulties in this regard. [4664/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Dr. McDaid)

Discussions are ongoing between my Department and the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, SIMI in relation to the proposed changeover to metric values for speed measurement by 31 December 2004. The requirements in relation to speedometers arising from metrication and motor vehicle type-approval form part of these discussions.