[USMA:31722] Re: Road metrication in Ireland

[Ezra Steinberg]

ï I've excerpted the bit from the Irish Times article about why the metrication of speed limits was being implemented.   Don't the same issues apply to the UK? Perhaps someone from the UKMA can respond.   Ezra   ----- Original Message ----- From: Han Maenen To: U.S. Metric Association Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 10:17 AM Subject: [USMA:31720] Road metrication in Ireland Irish Times, Friday December 24, 2004 Conversion to kilometres will mean a reduction in speed limits The changeover to metric road signs from January 20th is expected to cost around â30 million. The move will mean the installation of up to 35,000 new signs across the country. Metric speed limits are required under a European directive dating back to 1980 which maintained that the use of different measurement systems hindered trade. At the time, the government was allowed a limited transition period. Â The Irish Times