Ireland to introduce new laws against wrong-way motorway driving
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Seán Canney, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Road Safety Authority
Ireland
August 29, 2026
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Minister of State for Road Safety Seán Canney announced plans to draft tougher laws against wrong-way driving. The government aims to implement these measures by the end of the year. Potential use of AI technology and existing road cameras is being considered to improve detection and safety alerts.
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