Roscommon Gardaí detect speeding vehicle

A vehicle was detected travelling at more than 30kms above the speed limit in the county yesterday.

From Thursday, 30th July until yesterday, 4th August 2026, An Garda Síochána conducted a nationwide road policing operation. 

Throughout the August Bank Holiday, Gardaí conducted both statutory mandatory intoxicant testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.

Nationally, a total of 188 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. During this period, there was two fatalities on the roads, and 16 serious injury collisions.

Over 5,050 drivers were detected for speeding during the operation.

Notable speeds detected yesterday, include:

• 88 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the N60, Castlerea, County Roscommon 

• 83 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the N52, L2002, Abbeydorney, County Kerry 

• 105 km/h in a 80 km/h zone on the N4, Lucan, County Dublin 

• 128 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N3, Carnaross, County Meath 

During this operation, over 450 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.

“Road safety needs to remain a priority for everyone,” gardaí said. “An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all road users to slow down and stick to the speed limit. Never drive under the influence of drink or drugs. Wear your seatbelt and don’t get distracted by mobile devices when you are driving.”