Revealed: The number of new safety camera zones becoming operational in Mayo
To date in 2025, there have been 186 road deaths. Tragically, this is the highest level of road deaths on Irish roads in over a decade.
390 new safety camera zones will become operational from 1st January 2026, bringing the total number of safety camera zones nationwide to 1,901.
12 of the new safety camera zones will be in Mayo.
The primary purpose of safety cameras is to reduce speed-related collisions, lessen injuries and save lives.
To date in 2025, there have been 186 road deaths. Tragically, this is the highest level of road deaths on Irish roads in over a decade.
Safety cameras operate in areas where there is a history of speed-related collisions, known as speed enforcement zones.
All zones are available on the Garda website.
