A total of 665 motorists have been caught speeding in the past 24 hours.
The crackdown code named Operation �Slow Down� between 7am yesterday and 7am this morning Tuesday was aimed at those who flout the law and put lives at risk.
157,298 were checked during that period.
In Tullamore Co Offaly a car was clocked doing 136km/h in a 50km/h zone .The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving.
Another case saw Gardai detecting a car travelling at 162km/h in a 100km/h . When stopped the driver was found to be over the drink diving limit. He was subsequently arrested and charged.
Commenting on the operation, Chief Superintendent in the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau, Jane Humphries said,
“As an initiative, National Slow Down day is about making Irish roads safer for all who use them.
The reality is that excessive and inappropriate speed continues to contribute to serious road traffic collisions that cause life-altering injuries and even fatality.
It�s positive that yesterday�s detections indicate that motorists are generally making an effort to comply with speed limits around the country, however, it is the poor action and the risks taken by few that can be most detrimental.
While the vast majority of drivers drive safely within the speed limits, and it is most welcome, there still remain those who continue to drive at excessive speeds. We will maintain our focus on non-compliant drivers as they pose a risk to themselves and other road users”.
127 people have died on Irish roads so far this year. An Garda S�och�na 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.
Paul Byrne Media
