An Garda Síochána and GoSafe are conducting a large scale national speed enforcement operation "Slow Down” between 7am this morning, Friday 27th May and 7am Saturday 28th May 2016.
The objective is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.
Since 07.00 this morning, An Garda Síochána and GoSafe has checked the speed of 133,556 vehicles with 222 detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit.
Notable speed occurrences so far today:
• 82 km/h in a 60 km/h on the R563 at Faha East Faha Kerry
• 83 km/h in a 60km/h on the N21 at Croagh Rathkeale Limerick
• 133 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N3 at Huntstown Dublin15 Dublin
• 88km/h in a 60km/h zone on the N20 at Baltydaniel West Mallow Cork
• 99km/h in a 80km/h zone on the R693 Clashacrow Freshford Kilkenny
• 88km/h in a 60km/h zone on the N76 Parkmore Kilkenny Kilkenny
• 124 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N18 Cratloe Clare
• 120 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N15 Mount Temple Grange Sligo
• 71 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the R683 Knockboy, Waterford, Waterford
• 68 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the R772 Knockanrahan Lower Arklow Wicklow
• 128km/h in a 80 km/h zone on the R240 at Cashel, Carndonagh, Donegal
• 100km/h in a 80 km/h zone on the R238 Lisfannan, Buncrana, Donegal
• 119km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N4 Cloonymeenaghan, Riverstown, Sligo
Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid, Garda National Traffic Bureau wishes to thank those drivers who continue to be compliant and drive within the speed limit and reiterates the message, to all motorists, drive safely and slow down.
Garda Press Office
An Garda Síochána and GoSafe are conducting a large scale national speed enforcement operation "Slow Down” between 7am this morning, Friday 27th May and 7am Saturday 28th May 2016.
The objective is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.
Since 07.00 this morning, Gardaí and GoSafe has checked the speed of 59,093 vehicles with 76 vehicles detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. Notable speed occurrences so far today:
• 88km/h in a 60km/h zone on the N76 Parkmore Kilkenny, Kilkenny
• 124 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N18 Cratloe, Clare
• 120 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N15 Mount Temple Grange, Sligo
• 71 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the R683 Knockboy, Waterford, Waterford
• 68 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the R772 Knockanrahan, Lower Arklow, Wicklow
• 128km/h in a 80 km/h zone on the R240 at Cashel, Carndonagh, Donegal
• 100km/h in a 80 km/h zone on the R238 Lisfannan, Buncrana, Donegal
• 119km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N4 Cloonymeenaghan, Riverstown, Sligo.
Chief Aidan Reid, Garda National Traffic Bureau wishes to thank those drivers who continue to be compliant and drive within the speed limit and reiterates the message, to all motorists, drive safely and slow down.
Garda Press Office.
An Garda Síochána and GoSafe are conducting a large scale national speed enforcement operation "Slow Down” between 7am this morning, Friday 27th May and 7am Saturday 28th May 2016.
The objective is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.
Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid, Garda National Traffic Bureau wishes to thank those drivers who continue to be compliant and drive within the speed limit and reiterates the message, to all motorists, drive safely and slow down.
Since 7am this morning GoSafe has checked the speed of 13,454 vehicles with 25 detected travelling in excess of the posted speed limit. Notable speed occurrences this morning:
• 128km/h in a 80 km/h zone on the R240 at Cashel, Carndonagh, Donegal
• 100km/h in a 80 km/h zone on the R238 Lisfannan, Buncrana, Donegal
• 119km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N4 Cloonymeenaghan, Riverstown, Sligo
Previous press release refers.
Garda Press Office
An Garda Síochána will conduct a national speed enforcement operation "Slow Down”, supported by the Road Safety Authority and other stakeholders for a 24 hour period from 07.00 hrs on Friday 27th May to 07.00 hrs on Saturday 28th May 2016.
The objective is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. The aim of "Slow Down” is to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, increase compliance with speed limits and act as a deterrent to driving at excessive and inappropriate speed.
Although 2015 saw a very welcome reduction in road deaths, 27 fewer than in 2014, excessive or inappropriate speed is a major contributory factor to road traffic collisions. The higher the speed, the greater the likelihood is of a collision happening and the more severe the outcome of that collision. As a general rule a 1% reduction in average speed will bring about a 4% reduction in fatal collisions, and this is why reducing motorists’ speed is essential to improving road safety. As of today’s date there have been 68 road fatalities, 13 more than this date in 2015.
The operation will consist of high visibility speed enforcement activities to include all 1,031 speed enforcement zones, as well as the delivery of a road safety message through the use of national, local and social media. In addition, Garda personnel will man display stands in key venues to provide road safety advice and distribute road safety leaflets.
Government Departments, Local Authorities, Public and private sector fleet operators have been invited to participate in the initiative by circulating employees with the key message to "Slow Down” and, whether driving for business or private purposes, to always drive within the speed limit and at a speed appropriate to the prevailing conditions.
Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid, Garda National Traffic Bureau said today:-
"As of today’s date, 13 more people have died on our roads compared to this date last year, with excessive and inappropriate speed being a major factor in many of these collisions. We urgently need to focus on this stark fact and re-double our efforts to ensure our roads are as safe as they can be.”
Chief Superintendent Reid continued:-
"We are asking all drivers to support the National "Slow Down” day and not exceed the posted speed limit, but also as importantly, by adjusting their speed to all the road, traffic and weather conditions they face at that time. It goes without saying this is not only for one day, but for every day. We are asking people to support it, slow down and save lives.”
