GoSafe criticised for hiding speed vans from motorists

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There are calls for the funding given to Go Safe vans to be re-directed to the Garda Traffic Corps.

It's after a Roscommon judge criticised the operators for hiding their speed vans from unsuspecting motorists.

Judge James Faughnan said he "wouldn't tolerate" the practice, after a driver was caught speeding without knowledge of the van's presence.

Independent TD Mattie McGrath says GoSafe vans aren't value for money.

He says the money should be put towards the Garda Traffic Corps because, while speed vans only detect a motorist driving above the speed limit, the Gardaí can detect uninsured and disqualified drivers as well as a host of other driving offences.