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THE FIRST STATIC safety speed camera in Dublin city will become operational next week.
It’s going to be located on Dolphin’s Barn in Dublin 12 and will be placed alongside the Maxol garage on the Crumlin Road.
It will commence operation from Friday 1, August.
A garda spokesperson said Dolphin’s Barn was identified as part of a wider national analysis as being a road “which could benefit from the implementation of a safety camera”.
The spokesperson added that the location was selected based on fatal and serious injury collision data from the last seven years, as well as speed data and feedback from stakeholders.
Vehicles detected driving in excess of the speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12pm on Friday, 1 August.
Prosecution of speeding offences takes place by Fixed Charge Notice (FCN) and the current FCN is a €160 fine accompanied by three penalty points.
Meanwhile, Dublin City Council said it is “pleased to see the introduction of the first ever static speed camera within the Council area”.
A spokesperson said the Council worked closely with An Garda Síochána to facilitate the installation and initial operation of the camera.
“Dublin City Council will continue to work together with An Garda Síochána on road safety and measures which can help to improve road safety for all,” added the spokesperson.
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