Numerous vehicles detected in Bank Holiday speed check, Ardkill, Kildare
By Ken Phelan
Published 4th Feb 2026, 10:33 GMT
Several vehicles were detected breaking the speed limit
During a Bank Holiday Monday evening speed check, members of An Garda Síochána Kildare in Kildare North detected six vehicles speeding in an 80km/h zone on the R402, Ardkill.
Recorded speeds included up to 115km/h in an 80km/h zone.
A garda spokesperson said: “Speeding puts lives at risk — yours and others. Speed limits are not targets.
“Slow down, stay alert, and help keep our roads safe this bank holiday weekend.”