Over 1,000 speeding drivers caught during bank holiday weekend as road deaths rise

Three more lives have been lost on Irish roads since Thursday morning, bringing this year’s road fatality count to 14, as gardaí conducted extensive road safety operations during the bank holiday weekend. Despite reduced traffic due to Storm Éowyn, more than 1,000 drivers were caught exceeding speed limits across the country.

Several serious speeding incidents were recorded, including a driver traveling at 83km/h in a 50km/h zone in Galway, and another reaching 125km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N7 in Kildare. In Dublin, authorities detected a vehicle moving at 89km/h in a 60km/h zone on the Katharine Tynan Road, while another was caught driving at 100km/h in an 80km/h zone on the N4 in Lucan.

The gardaí have identified a particularly dangerous period during the St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday Weekend, with the highest risk of fatal or serious injury collisions occurring between midday and 3pm each day. Adding to the concerning statistics, 163 people were arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants during the weekend.

According to The Journal, in response to these developments, gardaí are strongly urging the public to exercise caution on the roads. They emphasize the importance of planning ahead, particularly for those socializing over the holiday period, to avoid drink or drug driving. The police are reminding all road users to slow down, remain vigilant, and give their full attention to driving, especially given the challenging weather conditions caused by Storm Éowyn.

The combination of speeding detections, intoxicated driving arrests, and weather-related hazards has prompted increased concern from law enforcement about road safety during this holiday period.

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