# Why do so many speeding cases never end in a conviction?

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Podcast: [The Explainer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-explainer-1063834)
Published: 2026-06-22T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you're caught speeding in Ireland, you'd be forgiven for assuming a fine and penalty points are all but inevitable. But a new investigation by The Journal Investigates has found that almost one in every two speeding cases before the District Courts doesn't result in a conviction. we're joined by Patricia Devlin, journalist with The Journal Investigates. Patricia’s reporting on this topic was supported by the Courts Reporting Scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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