{"id":324289,"date":"2026-03-02T01:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/324289\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T01:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:48:08","slug":"warning-for-limerick-motorists-as-technology-replaces-old-windscreen-penalty-fines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/324289\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning for Limerick motorists as technology replaces old windscreen penalty fines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GARDAI continue to combat illegal parking in Limerick stressed the head of the divisional Roads Policing Unit.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to end the practice of placing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/section\/131\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fixed Charge Penalty Notices<\/a> on the windscreens of offending vehicles raised eyebrows in some quarters.<\/p>\n<p>However, Inspector Padraigh Sutton told members of the Travel &amp; Transportation Strategic Policy Committee the perception (that gardai are doing nothing) stems from the removal of on-the-spot tickets.<\/p>\n<p>He said enforcement is still ongoing and that garda\u00ed now use mobility devices to issue fines, which are then sent to drivers by post rather than being placed on vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>At the same meeting Inspector Sutton also addressed questions as to how gardai enforce the rules around pedestrian spaces.<\/p>\n<p>READ ALSO |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/news\/community\/2024299\/shannon-airport-boosted-by-inclusion-in-the-regional-airports-programme-20262030.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shannon Airport boosted by inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme 2026\u20132030<\/a><\/p>\n<p>He again acknowledged the public perception that garda\u00ed are inactive, but stressed that enforcement is happening behind the scenes &#8211; particularly around major events such as concerts, festivals or sporting fixtures.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, Insp Sutton told committee members that the costs associated with parking and potential fines in Limerick city are becoming a part of the \u201cexperience\u201d for visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the quirky phenomenon, he said some motorists are now factoring in the cost of a fine in their \u2018budget\u2019 when visiting the city.<\/p>\n<p>Insp Sutton, who is also responsible for the policing of major events in Limerick, delivered his insight in response to questions from Cllr Elisa O\u2019Donovan.<\/p>\n<p>The Social Democrats councillor sought to clarify who members of the public should contact if they notice cars parked on pedestrianised streets such as Bedford Row or Cruises Street.<\/p>\n<p>Cllr O\u2019Donovan told the meeting that she \u201cwas not aware that it was illegal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Insp Sutton confirmed that parking in a pedestrianised area is an offence and carries a fixed fine of \u20ac80.<\/p>\n<p>Limerick City and County Council also employs a number of traffic wardens who enforce parking regulations across the city and county. 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