Tips To Avoid Speeding

nb6696

I recently got caught speeding. Have the fine paid and everything, but I'm just trying to make sure it never happens again.

So basically what I wanna know is if I don't know what the speed limit is on a road ie no signs what's a good way of hazarding a safe guess, in a way which I know I'm not breaking the limit but at the same time not going too slow?

Chris_Heilong

Do 50kmh until you see a sign saying otherwise.

Supergurrier

Motorway 120kmph
N Road (some R roads too) 100kmph
Townland 60kmph
Town/village/city centre inside townland 50kmph
Backroads/R roads 80kmph

Rough guide, buy a sat nav with up to date speed warnings and head up eyes open.

650Ginge

Read the rules of the road it is all in there.

cml387

To be absolutely sure you'd need to never exceed 80kph outside of a built up area.That would at least reduce your chances of being caught.
Or just be vigilent, watch for signs especially speed camera signs.

deandean

Use the Cruise (cruise control) - abs brill for keeping speed in check.

Rubberchikken

Read the rules pf the road. Obey them.
Pay attention to what road you're on. There are speed signs everywhere.
It's good you're willing to change your driving style.

robtri

simple don't speed!!!

you know the speed limit, just stick to it.

Buona Fortuna

Take one of the HT leads off

duckduck1991

robtri wrote: »

simple don't speed!!!

you know the speed limit, just stick to it.

I don't think that's the question he's asking!

Dero

Some sat navs (current Garmins for sure) will display not only the current speed limit, but also play an audible warning if you go over it. Sounds annoying, but it's not really. We had one and used it all around Ireland and over to London (via Pembroke), and it really was a good way to discipline ourselves, especially in England/Wales. We could leave our car set to kph and the speed limit was also displayed in kph, e.g. 112 kph on the motorways.

It's especially handy in conjunction with cruise control/speed limiter.

However, just familiarising yourself with the speed limits in a given area and sticking to them is the easiest way to do it.

sentient_6

I average 70000 kms a year across the entire country and my company van is gps'd so I'm gently encouraged to keep to the limits, and it would be my opinion there's no excuse to not be aware at all times what the current limit is wherever you are. There's a fairly simple pattern to it when you start paying attention.

mikeecho

Take the bus/train.

It might add a few hours to your commute, but you can easily pass the time by reading the rules of the road.

evlgmaojr27ypu

I have never been caught speeding (thankfully) with two near misses.
I find it extremely hard to keep within the speed limit in Dublin especially, when you have some !di0t constantly tailgating when you are trying to stay within the limits.
I do understand that if he hits me - I will be in the clear, but it is psychological I guess when you look at your center mirror and some one is so close that you have to speed up to get away

savagethegoat

where are you that there aren't speed limit signs? I don't think I've ever been on a road with no signs.

Stoolbend

It's easy enough to be unsure of the speed limit. Especially in traffic calming areas where it goes 50,60,80/100.

Then to be greeted with a "Safety Camera" sign.

If the sign included the current speed limit in that location it would make life a lot easier.

keithclancy

savagethegoat wrote: »

where are you that there aren't speed limit signs? I don't think I've ever been on a road with no signs.

Does happen, you can end up in heavy traffic and end up missing a sign as you pass it.

visual

Alvin Rich Maid wrote: »

have to speed up to get away

If you pull off your reg plates you be harder to catch

savagethegoat

keithclancy wrote: »

Does happen, you can end up in heavy traffic and end up missing a sign as you pass it.

not the same as there being no signs .

uck51js9zml2yt

deandean wrote: »

Use the Cruise (cruise control) - abs brill for keeping speed in check.

I must get back in the gym to strengthen my abs..Didn't realise they could control the speed I drive at

CiniO

Supergurrier wrote: »

Motorway 120kmph
N Road (some R roads too) 100kmph
Townland 60kmph
Town/village/city centre inside townland 50kmph
Backroads/R roads 80kmph

Rough guide, buy a sat nav with up to date speed warnings and head up eyes open.

Can you show any single example of R road with 100km/h speed limit.
I've never seen one.
I'm sure it's as follows:
M - 120km/h.
N - 100km/h
R - 80km/h
L - 80km/h
Built up area - 50km/h.

THere's also areas as you mention as townlands which are 60km/h.
Also some areas of 30km/h speed limit.

Generally it's very easy to be aware of current speed limit in Ireland as it's extremely obvious. Anyone who can't do it, shouldn't really be driving. Not because he might break the speed limit, but because his/hers perception abilities must be so limited, that driving is probably dangerous.

J.pilkington

CiniO wrote: »

Generally it's very easy to be aware of current speed limit in Ireland as it's extremely obvious. Anyone who can't do it, shouldn't really be driving. Not because he might break the speed limit, but because his/hers perception abilities must be so limited, that driving is probably dangerous.

What a load of high horse rubbish to say if you don't always know the speed limit then you shouldn't be driving! There are plenty of towns where the 60k section is not as obvious as you state

Nichard Dixon

Dero wrote: »

Some sat navs (current Garmins for sure) will display not only the current speed limit, but also play an audible warning if you go over it. Sounds annoying, but it's not really. We had one and used it all around Ireland and over to London (via Pembroke), and it really was a good way to discipline ourselves, especially in England/Wales. We could leave our car set to kph and the speed limit was also displayed in kph, e.g. 112 kph on the motorways.

It's especially handy in conjunction with cruise control/speed limiter.

However, just familiarising yourself with the speed limits in a given area and sticking to them is the easiest way to do it.

Garmin Sat navs do indeed do this, but I wouldn't entirely rely on this as their database may not be correct. But it would be good help.

CiniO wrote: »

Can you show any single example of R road with 100km/h speed limit.
I've never seen one.

You should get out more, there are some examples
R173 https://goo.gl/maps/ngFarMaNvS62

J.pilkington

Nichard Dixon wrote: »

You should get out more, there are some examples
R173 https://goo.gl/maps/ngFarMaNvS62

I assume mr cino will be immediately handing back his licence as clearly not fit to drive (based on his post above)

Nichard Dixon

J.pilkington wrote: »

I assume mr cino will be immediately handing back his licence as clearly not fit to drive (based on his post above)

He lives in the wilds of Connacht, does he not? The superhighways of the Pale may be unknown to him.

corks finest

nb6696 wrote: »

I recently got caught speeding. Have the fine paid and everything, but I'm just trying to make sure it never happens again.

So basically what I wanna know is if I don't know what the speed limit is on a road ie no signs what's a good way of hazarding a safe guess, in a way which I know I'm not breaking the limit but at the same time not going too slow?

Buy a Sat nav,warnings when u are entering different speed zone

smurra3

Get yourself a jap import 89 micra.
I had one and it rang a little bell when I went over 80Kph.
Jeasus I hated that bell.

YbFocus

CiniO wrote: »

Can you show any single example of R road with 100km/h speed limit.
I've never seen one.
I'm sure it's as follows:
M - 120km/h.
N - 100km/h
R - 80km/h
L - 80km/h
Built up area - 50km/h.

THere's also areas as you mention as townlands which are 60km/h.
Also some areas of 30km/h speed limit.

Generally it's very easy to be aware of current speed limit in Ireland as it's extremely obvious. Anyone who can't do it, shouldn't really be driving. Not because he might break the speed limit, but because his/hers perception abilities must be so limited, that driving is probably dangerous.

The r420 leaving tullamore is a 100kmh limit for about 5 miles.

mickoneill31

Dero wrote: »

Some sat navs (current Garmins for sure) will display not only the current speed limit, but also play an audible warning if you go over it. Sounds annoying, but it's not really. We had one and used it all around Ireland and over to London (via Pembroke), and it really was a good way to discipline ourselves, especially in England/Wales. We could leave our car set to kph and the speed limit was also displayed in kph, e.g. 112 kph on the motorways.

If you use Nokia Here maps on your phone you can set it to beep at you if you're going over the speed limit.

savagethegoat

YbFocus wrote: »

The r420 leaving tullamore is a 100kmh limit for about 5 miles.

what used to be the N8 between Mitchelstown and Cahir is 100 km/h and an R road.

There are also examples of N roads rated at 120 it should be added.

jelutong

A few strategically placed Autumn leaves ?

robbie99

CiniO wrote: »

Can you show any single example of R road with 100km/h speed limit.

Many R roads in West Cork are 100km/h.

https://www.google.ie/maps/@51.7505628,-9.3762485,3a,75y,72.02h,81.8t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sgigwCQEaI6bTD3VbcFrelQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

savagethegoat

the main drag back to the City from Bantry is a 100km/h R Road, the N road takes the long way round....odd but true

moleyv

R639 NewInn to Cashel, 100kmph.

FrontDoor

How to avoid speeding?

6 points on your licence is a great way to focus the mind.

Extremely easy to do too, particularly in those areas on the outskirts of towns where it goes from 80 to 50.

A Sat Nav would be my suggestion.

fancy pigeon

Avoid speeding?

Drive a 1.9D Corolla

bmstuff

mikeecho wrote: »

Take the bus/train.

It might add a few hours to your commute, but you can easily pass the time by reading the rules of the road.

You can obey speed limits and still enjoy your kid(s)/wife/hubby in the evening/morning, still have a life like
If you spend more than 2h in your commute each day, there is something wrong with your life/work balance.
We only live once.
My 2 cents

RandomAccess

Some cars have a camera that reads the road signs and displays it, the Opel insignia is one such car.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20081020005163/en/Hella-Supplies-2009-Opel-Traffic-Sign-Detection

When I was in the UK some time back there were a lot of speed limit changes and speed cameras everywhere so I asked my passenger to call out any 30's they saw just in case! Low tech but it worked. Maybe train your kids :-) if you have any.

Otherwise cruise control is a good idea.
Really I find part of the issue is the speed limits seem to change when you are driving in a busy area and spending more time watching for hazards than noticing signage.

The OPs question is genuine, pity theres so many troll answers on this thread.

duffman3833

people on this saying obey the limits, pay attention to road etc.. makes me laugh, like as if they are angels on the roads. Everyone goes over the limit daily, especially in 30 or 50kmh zones. I understand where OP is coming from. I the odd time would go down a small road and come to a cross road for example. you go down the road and no sign displaying the speed limit. have to guess until, maybe miles and miles later, you find a speed sign and adjust speed. I know a certain village has a 30kmh zone and not a single vehicle obeys that limit simply because its too slow for the type of road (It goes from 100 -> 60 ->30). I could nearly run that speed flat out

savagethegoat

duffman3833 wrote: »

people on this saying obey the limits, pay attention to road etc.. makes me laugh, like as if they are angels on the roads. Everyone goes over the limit daily, especially in 30 or 50kmh zones. I understand where OP is coming from. I the odd time would go down a small road and come to a cross road for example. you go down the road and no sign displaying the speed limit. have to guess until, maybe miles and miles later, you find a speed sign and adjust speed. I know a certain village has a 30kmh zone and not a single vehicle obeys that limit simply because its too slow for the type of road (It goes from 100 -> 60 ->30). I could nearly run that speed flat out

well if you learned the regulations you would know that if there is no sign the road you are turning onto is the same as the one you came out of (in a rural situation, 80km/h). If it was an N road with a 100 km/h limit this would be displayed after every side turning.

savagethegoat

savagethegoat wrote: »

If it was an N road with a 100 km/h limit this would be displayed after every side turning.

My gut instinct is to say that's not true?

This is actually something I've had in my head before, and I have to be honest and say that I never noticed a speed sign after every turn onto an N road...

marno21

The majority of N roads I've been on have regular repeater 100km/h signs.

Quite often they're placed before bends or series of bends that can't be safely taken at anything over 60km/h

savagethegoat

those repeater signs you will find are in fact just after junctions with lower speed limit roads. Check it out, if you haven't realised this, your observational skills are below par.

Alun

savagethegoat wrote: »

those repeater signs you will find are in fact just after junctions with lower speed limit roads. Check it out, if you haven't realised this, your observational skills are below par.

Actually they're not always. I just did a quick Google Streetview along a road I know, the N81, and there are in fact several junctions without a repeater after them, including one where a side road joins literally a few meters after a reduction to 50km/h. Generally junctions with R roads are signed, but many lesser roads aren't.

keithclancy

To be honest I just drive at the same pace as other traffic.

Alun

Alun wrote: »

Actually they're not always. I just did a quick Google Streetview along a road I know, the N81, and there are in fact several junctions without a repeater after them, including one where a side road joins literally a few meters after a reduction to 50km/h. Generally junctions with R roads are signed, but many lesser roads aren't.

Yeah, I just did the same thing, too. Just checked a handful of random locations around the country. Didn't seem to be the norm that there'd be a limit sign after a turn onto the N road?

Caliden

If someone is going faster than you leave a 1/4 mile gap after them and keep an eye on their brake lights

duffman3833

you would often get some decent people that will flash their headlights once speed van in area and you would slow down