High-speed offence recorded in Longford during Garda Bank Holiday operation
The driver was caught doing 137km/h in a 80km/h zone on the R39 in Knockagowny, Longford
Longford Gardaí detected a motorist travelling at 137km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R39 at Knockagowny, County Longford, during the recent May Bank Holiday roads policing operation.
The offence was among a number of high-speed detections recorded nationwide as part of a major Garda operation carried out from Thursday, April 30 to Tuesday, May 5.
Across the country, more than 3,950 drivers were caught speeding during the period, while 165 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Gardaí also reported two road fatalities and five serious injury collisions over the bank holiday weekend, bringing the total number of deaths on Irish roads so far this year to 57.
In addition, over 300 drivers were detected using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts.
The operation involved high-visibility checkpoints and mandatory intoxicant testing across the country aimed at improving road safety during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Gardaí are continuing to urge all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to slow down, wear seatbelts and avoid distractions while driving.