Sign of the times

Speed limit signs in Ireland can best be described as erratic and confusing. However, the problem is not peculiar to these shores.

Across the pond the Association of British Drivers has criticised the government for the lack of uniformity in setting speed limits and the overall lack of speed limit signs.

The Association believes the high incidence of speeding can be blamed in part on poor signing, rather than a deliberate wish to break the law on behalf of the motorist. The Association has acknowledged that some drivers "drive like idiots" but the vast majority of motorists would obey the speed limit if there were better signage.

The Association of British Drivers is a voluntary organisation established to lobby on behalf of British motorists under the heading "Reclaiming the roads for the people who pay for them".