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20/05/2016
DCC Proposes Extension Of 30km/h Speed Limit Across City
Dublin City Council's traffic department has proposed reducing speed limits across the city to 30km/h.
It is understood the department has recommended a change to the city's bylaws to extend the new speed limit, first introduced to shopping at central business areas in 2011.
The council is understood to have completed an 18 month review of traffic conditions in the city and surrounding suburbs and has now proposed the new lower speed limit to be introduced in phases from the end of the year.
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It is understood the department has recommended a change to the city's bylaws to extend the new speed limit, first introduced to shopping at central business areas in 2011.
The council is understood to have completed an 18 month review of traffic conditions in the city and surrounding suburbs and has now proposed the new lower speed limit to be introduced in phases from the end of the year.
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