Donegal County Council is planning a ‘grand reveal’ of new reduced speed signs next week.
As part of a national move, the limit will be reduced on February 7 on rural roads from 80 kph to 60kph.
Councillors were informed of the new laws at this week’s meeting of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District (MD) by Area Roads Engineer, Claire McKeever.
“From February 7, on local roads, all speed limits will be reduced from 80 kph to 60kph outside of urban speed limits,” she said.
“Staff are currently busy putting up poles. The new signs are covered, but a big reveal will take place on the night of February 6.”
Cllr Martin Harley, however, welcomed the move. However, he questioned whether or not it would make any difference if not policed.
“We need more roadside cameras. Even during the frost, people think if the windscreen is clear the road should be clear too.”
Ms McKeever said the next phase of the review would look at reducing urban speed limits from 50 kph to 30 kph in the centre of towns and villages.
“This review will go to members (councillors), then it will go to public consultation shortly,” she concluded.
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