Limerick motorist clocked driving double the speed limit during bank holiday operation
There were four fatalities as a result of traffic collisions on Irish roads over the weekend
AN GARDA Síochána's Roads Policing Operation over the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend highlighted alarming levels of speeding across Ireland with two motorists in Limerick caught driving well above the speed limits.
One motorist in Bruree was clocked driving double the speed limit, at 126kph in a 60kph zone, on the N20. Meanwhile, another driver was detected driving 142kph in an 80kph zone on the R512 in Bruff.
The gardai conducted an extensive Roads Policing Operation throughout the bank holiday weekend which began at 7am on Thursday, January 30 and concluded at 7am on Tuesday, February 4.
There were four fatalities as a result of traffic collisions on Irish roads over the weekend. This brings the total number of fatalities on Irish roads this year to 15.
Throughout the Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí conducted both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. Just under 200 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
Over 2,200 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the five-day operation.
These figures are in spite of there being a reduced number of motorists using the roads, while communities continue to deal with the effects of Storm Éowyn.
The gardai continue to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers and all other road users are reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home for any social occasion.
Drivers should continue to give driving your full attention, slow down and take extra care.