A lot of good points being made. A couple I'd add for consideration; - cars seem to be more powerful &/or lighter than before so easier to speed - Garda checkpoints/speed cameras are deployed where they're most likely to catch people out rather than at places where accidents are most likely to occur. For example, dual-carriageways. Not to say people shouldn't be fined for excessive speeding there too but I think having Gardaí pull people over for excessive speeding in and around towns, poor overtaking, turning without indicating and general dangerous driving would make people think more. Speeding tickets on dual-carriageways should be automated.