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Drivers caught speeding throughout Christmas road safety campaign
A MOTORIST in Limerick has been detected driving more than twice the speed limit just outside Limerick City.
A Limerick driver was the highest speed detected - driving 207km/hr in a 100km zone on the N18 in Ballinacurra Weston.
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The detection was part of the Christmas road safety campaign, which started on Monday, December 1 and will continue up until January 5, 2026.
Other high speeds included 118km/hr in a 50km zone in Dublin 7, 140km/hr in a 60km zone in County Donegal and 164km/hr in a 120km zone on the M9 in County Kildare.
During the fourth week of the operation, between Monday, December 22 and Sunday, December 28, there were three fatalities on the roads and eight serious collisions that resulted in a number of people receiving serious and life-threatening injuries.
Over the past week, An Garda Síochána carried out nearly 2,100 checkpoints including testing for alcohol and drugs.
149 people were arrested during this period for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Over 4,600 drivers were detected for speeding offences by An Garda Síochána, along with static safety cameras, and mobile safety camera GoSafe vans.
More than 435 vehicles were seized by gardaí for a range of offences under the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
In addition, approximately 150 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for the offence of using a mobile phone while driving and approximately 45 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for seat belt offences.
To date, 189 people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions on Irish roads.
This year’s Christmas and New Year road safety appeal focuses on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and the devastating loss of life and serious injuries it can cause.
An Garda Síochána is appealing to all those who will be taking to the roads over the Christmas period to slow down, take extra care and to give your driving your full attention.
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