Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Minister Leo Varadkar Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

Automated cameras to catch drivers running red lights at Luas lines

The system has been trialled over the past couple of years.

AUTOMATED CAMERAS DESIGNED to catch drivers who break red lights at Luas junctions will be rolled out across Dublin.

However, gardaí will have to first sign off on the penalty.

After several trials of the system over the past few years, it has now received the approval of Transport Minister Leo Varadkar, and authorities are now looking implemented it at more locations.

The Railway Procurement Agency, Dublin City Council and the Gardaí were all involved in the project.

It is hoped it these will be in operation by later this year.

“The cameras will be able to send images of vehicles which break red lights at Luas junctions to the Gardaí, so that they can be processed as part of the fixed charge notice system,” a Department spokesperson said.

2011: Camera installed in Dublin to catch drivers running red lights >

Read: Woman dies in incident involving a car and a Luas tram >

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
71 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds