Main road safety developments for 2010

Road Traffic Bill 2009 expected to be passed before the summer

Road Traffic Bill 2009 expected to be passed before the summer

Network of 45 speed cameras run by a private firm will start operating

New elements added to the NCT, including tests for engine noise and tinted windows. From next year cars over 10 years will be tested annually

Mutual recognition of driver disqualifications between Republic and UK to come into force

Motorways linking Dublin and Limerick, Cork and Waterford – featuring two tolls each – scheduled to open and the M50 upgrade will be completed

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