Close to 950 motorists have been caught speeding as part of a Garda crackdown over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The campaign also saw 127 drivers arrested for drink and drug driving.
115 people have been killed on Irish roads so far this year that’s 12more on the same time last year.
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.”
Gardai say they will continue to monitor and conduct checkpoints on the roads, using technology to catch those speeding nationwide. .
