Speed Limits - Galway County Council

Road Traffic Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws

Before new speed limits are introduced the following procedure, which is set out in the Road Traffic Act 2004, is followed:

Notice given to all Town Councils within the County which will be affected by the proposals
Notice given to the Garda Commissioner.
Representations received from either of the above within one month to be considered.
Consent of the National Roads Authority to be obtained for all proposals which affect National Routes.
Draft Bye-Laws are put on public display for 30 days.
The draft bye-laws together with written submissions received within the 30 day period, are placed before the members of the Council for adoption.
If adopted, a notice is placed in a local newspaper advising the public of the adoption of the new the bye-laws.
The Special Speed Limits that may be specified in bye-laws are for:

30km/hr. 50km/hr 60km/hr

80km/hr 100km/hr 120km/hr

The current Bye-Laws in force in County Galway are the:

Road Traffic (Speed Limits) County Galway Bye-Laws 2004

Special speed limits may also be introduced in particular circumstances for:

Road Works Speed Limits may be introduced at locations during a period that Road Works are in progress, in the interests of road safety.