* Exceeding the speed limit by 10 km/h or less: the fine for this offence is €60.
* Exceeding the speed limit by 11-20 km/h: the fine for this offence is €80.
* Exceeding the speed limit by 21 km/h or more: the fine for this offence is €100.
In addition to the fine, you will also receive penalty points on your licence. The number of points you receive depends on the speed you were travelling at and your driving history. For example, if you are caught speeding for the first time and you were travelling at 11 km/h over the speed limit, you will receive 1 penalty point. If you are caught speeding for the second time within a 3-year period and you were travelling at 21 km/h over the speed limit, you will receive 4 penalty points.
If you accumulate 12 penalty points within a 3-year period, you will be disqualified from driving for 6 months. If you accumulate 18 penalty points within a 3-year period, you will be disqualified from driving for 12 months.
It is important to note that the Irish police have a zero tolerance policy for speeding. This means that they will not issue warnings for speeding offences. If you are caught speeding, you will be issued with a fixed penalty notice or you will be arrested and taken to court.
Here are some tips to avoid getting caught speeding in Ireland:
* Be aware of the speed limit on the road you are travelling on.
* Use your cruise control to set your speed.
* Be especially careful when driving in wet or icy conditions.
* If you are stopped by the police for speeding, be polite and cooperative.
