Hundreds of drivers detected for speeding during Garda roads policing operation

A Garda roads policing operation is taking place throughout the October Bank Holiday weekend.

Two days into the operation, there have been two fatalities as a result of two collisions on the roads. The total number of fatalities on Irish roads to date this year is 153.

Throughout this weekend's roads policing operation, gardaí are conducting both statutory mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoints and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.

To date under this operation, a total of 40 people have been arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).

Just over 1,570 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first two days of the operation.

Speeds detected on Friday include:

• 105km/h in a 50km/h zone on the Monread Road, Naas, Kildare.

• 93km/h in a 60km/h zone on the L3976 Tankardstown, Ballylinan, Laois.

• 111km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R147, Commons of Lloyd, Kells, Meath.

• 156km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N4, Lecarrow, Ballinafad, Sligo.

In the first two days of the operation, more than 200 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority are urging all road users to support their efforts to keep people safe on the roads this October Bank Holiday weekend.