Nearly 2,000 speeding fines cancelled after camera error on notorious route as minister says issue 'very serious'

In an unexpected development, nearly 2,000 speeding fines issued to motorists over a 39-day period have been revoked by gardaí. This decision follows the discovery of issues with the static speed camera system on a significant regional route. Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien has been alerted to this revelation and has stated that he is taking the situation "very seriously." The cancellation of these fines is a significant step in addressing the repercussions of the faulty speed detection technology.

In a significant turn of events, gardaí have decided to revoke nearly 2,000 speeding fines and penalty points issued to motorists, following issues with the static speed camera system.

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien expressed that he is treating the matter "very seriously" in light of the revelation regarding the static speed camera system malfunctions.

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