Garda GoSafe cameras to come in at level crossings as drivers risk fines
Drivers could be fined an automatic €160 for breaking certain rules as new cameras are set to be installed.
The Garda GoSafe cameras will be placed at level crossings to enhance safety and prevent injuries or damage. It was explained that the cameras were designed to be moveable, so they will be able to change locations.
Speaking about the new cameras, journalist Fergal O'Brien said on RTE Radio 1's Morning Ireland: "The Garda GoSafe cameras, which will initially operate in a test phase, will be used to record motorists inappropriately using level crossings. Iarnród Éireann said that the cameras are designed to be easily relocatable and will be deployed depending on driver behaviour.
"The cameras will automatically issue a fine of €160 for speeding and €80 for breaking a red light, with the motorist also liable for three penalty points. The railway operators said that the aim of the cameras is to enhance safety for rail and road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, by deterring risk taking behaviour.
"Of the 30 incidents across the rail network so far this year, Iarnród Éireann said that 11 resulted in road users being injured or level crossings being damaged." Speed surveys were previously carried out in a number of areas, including one which saw 152 km/h recorded in a 50 km/h zone.
Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Éireann Barry Kenny said: "When you have situations where vehicles hit level crossings, or indeed bridges... there's a very significant impact to our services. Safety is critical in terms of protecting road users themselves, protecting other vulnerable road users like pedestrians, or cyclists that might be going to the crossings and then avoiding delays and disruption to the rail service as well.
"So by putting this in place, it is a very strong deterrent. Where these GoSafe cameras have been on the road network separately with the gardaí before, you see 98.5% compliance."
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