Wexford motorists urged to slow down as static speed camera positioned on N25 commute
Motorists commuting between Wexford and Waterford will notice the camera in place from Friday, May 30 and vehicles detected driving in excess of the posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12 p.m..
Prosecution of speeding offences takes place by Fixed Charge Notice (FCN), which is a fine of €160, accompanied by 3 penalty points.
The static camera will be positioned on the national road in Ballynamona, South Kilkenny, which is the Waterford City Bypass road. Meanwhile, at the other side of the Luffanny roundabout, from the Rhu Glen to the Glenmore roundabout, locals are calling upon the relevant authorities to address the lack of safety measures in place along the 10 km N25 stretch. A public meeting is due to be held in the Rhu Glen on June, 16 at 8 p.m.
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