Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2004
160 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to introduce solar-powered beacon systems with flashing speed displays on roads to make motorists more conscious of their speed and to help reduce speed; his views on whether this simple solar traffic control, together with a campaign for traffic watch awareness, may help prevent fatalities on roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25877/04]
View answerMotorists are subject to the requirements to comply with speed limits and in addition, to always drive at a speed that is safe having regard to the prevailing circumstances. The National Roads Authority, the NRA, has engaged in an experimental programme through which contractors at certain major road works sites have provided variable message signs advising motorists of the speed at which their vehicles are being driven. The question of determining the effects the deployment of the signs have in reducing vehicle speeds at the particular locations will be considered by the NRA in the first instance. Any decision relating to a more general deployment of the signs would be considered in the context of that initial review.
