Wrong Way Drivers Face New Laws | Dublin News

Justice Minister vows to crack down on drivers who deliberately head the wrong way on motorways, calling it “using a vehicle as a weapon” — with jail time looming for offenders. Following a deadly crash on the M9 that killed five teens, authorities are rolling out specialized gardaí training and drone surveillance for high-speed pursuits, including stolen car chases. Another recent incident on the M50 involving eight teens further fuels concern. The minister blames reckless youth behavior and social media platforms for normalizing dangerous driving, demanding platforms enforce their own safety codes. While acknowledging the youth diversion program’s value, he insists accountability must come through law enforcement — backed by new resources — to protect public safety and deter those who endanger lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97641a58b005189a