Gardaí catch motorist driving at 115 km/h on busy Limerick road
Three people died on Irish roads over the bank holiday weekend
A motorist was caught driving at a speed of 115 km/h on a busy road on the outskirts of Limerick city over the bank holiday weekend, gardai have revealed.
On Monday, one driver in Limerick reached a speed of 115 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N18 at Ballinacurra Weston, close to the Limerick Tunnel.
Gardai say three fatal road traffic collisions took place on Irish roads over the bank holiday weekend. This marks a total of 72 fatalities having taken place on Irish roads in 2026.
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Provisional figures indicate more than 4,000 drivers were detected for speeding offences across the country during the operation while more than 400 drivers were detected for holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.
A total of 187 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and / 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.
Motorists are being asked to 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,” said a spokesperson.