Kilkenny drivers caught doing "notable speed" in major garda roads operation
Two motorist in Kilkenny have been caught in a major, national Garda Roads Policing Operation this bank holiday weekend.
On the fourth day of the operation, Sunday, August 2, there were two fatalities following traffic collisions on our roads. The total number of fatalities on Irish roads to date this year is 110.
Throughout this weekend's Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.
Just over 2,700 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first four days of the operation.
Among what gardaí said were the “notable speeds” detected on Sunday was a motorist driving at a speed of 98 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the N77 Loughmerans, Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny. This comes just days after a serious speeding detection on another Kilkenny road - a motorist was travelling at 142km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N24 at Belline, Piltown.
During the first three days of the garda operation, just under 310 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.
To date, a total of 121 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
This weekend's road safety enforcement operation focuses on the four lifesaver offences in an effort to ensure that all road users get home safe.
1. Speeding
2. Driving under the influence of an intoxicant
3. Using a mobile phone while driving
4. Not wearing a seatbelt
Road safety needs to be a priority for everyone. Slow down and stick to the speed limit. Never drive under the influence of drink or drugs. Wear your seatbelt and don’t get distracted by mobile devices when you are driving. You can help get another person home safe this weekend.