Speeding driver detected in Kilkenny on National Slow Down Day

Checkpoints are being carried out across the city and county today as part of National Slow Down Day.

One motorist was detected this morning travelling at a speed of 64 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre zone at the Dublin Road in Kilkenny.

The aim of the operation, which is supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), is to promote safer driving behaviour among motorists and to encourage all of society to work with us to help prevent road traffic collisions, and to ultimately keep communities safe.

An Garda Síochána’s ‘Slow Down Day’ is part of its overarching strategic plan to improve driving behaviour and promote safer driving practices in an effort to reduce the number of speed related collisions and save lives.

The operation centres on high visibility speed enforcement activity across Ireland’s road network. An Garda Síochána will also utilise broadcast and print media as well as its social media platforms to spread the important, life-saving message among people of driving safely.

64 km/h in a 50km/h Zone on the Dublin Road Kilkenny