Transport Minister Shane Ross says it's about changing attitudes and saving lives.
Under the proposals, motorists found doing more than 30 kilometres per hour over the speed limit will face seven penalty points, court prosecution and a fine of up to €2,000.
The laws would see a sliding scale of penalties, depending on the speed, as opposed to the current €80 fine and three penalty points.
Buying A Home? Wicklow Remains The Most Expensive County Outside Dublin
A house in the Garden County will set you back and average of €455,831.
Wicklow Ready To Build Sites Available for €40,000
A new council initiative has five sites up for grabs. They're connected to water, wastewater and have road frontage.
Wicklow Wexford TD Invokes The Spirit Of Rebellion In Dressing Down The Government
Wicklow–Wexford TD condemns Government over fuel prices amid protest anger
Wicklow's Simon Harris Calls For Unity As Fuel Relief Package Kicks In Amid Global Price Shock
Amid national anger and widespread protests, Wicklow's Simon Harris says the Government is determined to shield households and businesses from the worst of global price spikes and crippling costs
Memoir Launched in Support of Wicklow County Cancer Groups
Family, friends, local representatives and community supporters gathered in Rathnew for the launch of 'The Odyssey of a Wicklow Native' a memoir written by David Harrington.
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Love Songs on the Coast
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