The Garda Traffic Division is to start a new initiative notifying motorists of collision zones where speed checks will be concentrated.
The Assistant Commissioner for Traffic, Eddie Rock, has rejected comments from the operators of a website that speed checks exist in order to generate revenue.
Meanwhile, the Road Safety Authority has played down the significance of a website that offers an interactive map of locations of speed cameras around Ireland.
The RSA says it is aware of Irishspeedtraps.com, but says it is interested in the volume of people changing their driving behaviour, not how many people the gardaí catch for speeding.
Noel Brett, CEO of the RSA, said that the purpose of fixed and mobile cameras is to reinforce the message how dangerous excessive speed is, noting that in 40% of collisions on Irish roads speed is the main factor.
'The critical issue is to change behaviour', Mr Brett said, and pointed out that the new speed cameras, the contract for which is being outsourced at the moment, will be clearly identified to motorists.
Mr Brett also pointed out that on the official Garda Síochána website, details of the most dangerous stretches of road are documented, and said that gardaí have openly stated that enforcement is targeted in those areas.
