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Gardaí have started a nationwide road policing operation ahead of bank holiday weekend
An Garda Síochána is conducting an extensive Roads Policing Operation throughout St. Brigid's Bank Holiday Weekend.
The operation began at 7.00am on Thursday, 30th January 2025 and will continue until 7.00am on Tuesday, 4th February 2025.
During the first 48 hours of the operation there were three fatalities on our roads, Gardaí said.
This brings the total number of fatalities on Irish roads in the first month of this year to 14, according to Gardaí.
Throughout this weekend's Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.
To date, a total of 63 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
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In excess of 580 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first 48 hours of the operation.
Notable top speeds detected by Gardaí include:
• 86kph in a 50kph zone on the R661, Holycross, Tipperary.
• 106kph in a 60kph zone on the R702, Ballyellin and Tomdarragh, Goresbridge, Co. Carlow
• 116kph in an 80kph zone on the N55, Lissoy, Glasson, Co. Westmeath.
• 139kph in a 100kph zone on the N4, Culleen Beg, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
These figures are in spite of there being a reduced number of motorists using the roads, Gardaí said, while communities continue to deal with the effects of Storm Éowyn.
An Garda Síochána is urging the public to use the roads with care over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The risk of a fatal or serious injury road traffic collision is at its highest between midday and 3pm on each of the four days of the St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday Weekend.
An Garda Síochána is appealing all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Drivers and all other road users are being reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home if socialising over the coming days.
All drivers who are taking to the roads this weekend are reminded to slow down, take extra care and to give your driving your full attention.
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