Issue Date: 5th August 2024
Since our August Bank Holiday Weekend Roads Policing Operation commenced at 7am on Thursday morning 1st August 2024, 946 drivers have been detected speeding on our roads, with 160 of those detections coming in the past 24 hours (Sunday 4th August 7am to Monday 5th August 7am).
Alarmingly, one road user was detected in the Seapoint Promenade area of Co. Galway travelling 105km/h in a 50km/h zone.
In addition to this, in the past 24 hours, a driver on the North Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, was detected driving 91km/h in a 60km/h zone, a driver on the South Ring Road in Co. Cork was detected driving 134km/h in a 100km/h zone and a driver on the M7 in Ladytown, Naas, Co. Kildare, was detected driving 147km/h in a 120km/h zone.
There have been 127 arrests for persons suspected of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, including 46 between 7am on Sunday 4th August 2024 and 7am on Monday 5th August 2024.
Sadly, there was one further fatal road traffic collision in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to two throughout the course of this policing operation.
115 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, an increase of 12 on 2023 figures.
Speaking this morning, Inspector Peter Gilsenan said, "While we have seen generally good levels of compliance at Garda checkpoints across the country, we have still detected people driving at unacceptable speeds and partaking in extremely dangerous driving behaviour such as drug and drink driving.
"Whether there is a road safety operation in place or not, our message never changes - for the sake of yourselves and all road users, please slow down and drive safely. Do not use your phone when driving and never drive under the influence of an intoxicant."
An Garda Síochána will continue to monitor and conduct checkpoints on our roads, using our technology to detect those speeding nationwide. Remember to please slow down and drive safely today and every day.
