126km/h in a 60km/h zone in Clonmel

A driver doing 126km/h in a 60km/h zone on the Waterford Road in Clonmel, are among those who've been caught in this Bank Holiday weekend's Garda Roads Policing Operation.

To date, a total of 39 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).

Just over 1590 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first two days of the operation.

Othet notable speeds detected yesterday, Friday 31st July 2026, include: 115km/h in a 50km/h zone on the Clontarf Road, Dublin 3, Co. Dublin; 127km/h in a 80km/h zone on the R428 Kylebeg, Stradbally, Co. Laois; 142km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N24 Belline & Rogerstown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny; and 172km/h in a 120km/h zone on the M1 Greenfields, Swords, Co. Dublin.

During the first two days, 200 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.

During the first two days of the operation, there was no fatality as a result of traffic collisions on our roads. The total number of fatalities on Irish roads to date this year is 108.

Throughout this weekend's Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.