A driver in Galway doing 117km/h in an 80km/h zone over the weekend was one of more than 2,250 caught speeding so far over the bank holiday weekend.
Gardaí are carrying out a special roads policing operation over the bank holiday weekend, which will last until Tuesday morning.
For the first three days of the operation, there has been one fatal road traffic collision on our roads. The total number of fatalities on Irish roads to date this year is 70.
Throughout this weekend’s Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.
To date, a total of 92 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs).
In excess of 2,250 drivers were detected for speeding offences for the first three days of the operation.
One of those was a driver caught on Saturday doing 117km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R364 at Ballyglass South, Williamstown.
A garda statement said, “An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority are urging all road users to support their efforts to keep them and all others on the roads safe this June bank holiday weekend.
“Each member of An Garda Síochána on duty this bank holiday weekend will be out conducting road traffic enforcement activity.
“Gardaí will be placing a particular emphasis on detecting those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs this weekend. At no point is it safe or acceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after having an intoxicant such as alcohol or drugs.
“An Garda Síochána is urging road users to be mindful of and take extra caution around vulnerable road users, in particular pedestrians and cyclists.
“Motorists are reminded to always drive within the speed limit. Always wear a seatbelt and never use a mobile phone when driving. Keep distractions out of the vehicle and give your full attention to the road.
“Walking home or cycling under the influence of alcohol or drugs can also put you and other road users at risk. Cyclists and pedestrians should stay visible and always observe their surroundings.”
