A driver caught speeding more than 40km/h over the limit on the M18 in Gort is one of the worst offenders caught in the Christmas Road Safety Campaign.
Since the Christmas traffic operation began on November 29 more than 1,200 drivers have been caught speeding.
One of the worst offences detected was a driver going 161km/h in a 120km/h zone on the M18 at Gort.
Gardaà arrested 101 drivers for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol last weekend alone, with almost 600 arrested since the operation began.
Over 1,200 drivers were detected for speeding offences by An Garda SÃochána and GoSafe Mobile Safety Camera Vans.
Nearly 200 vehicles were seized by Gardaà for a range of offences under the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
There have been 170 deaths on Irish roads so far this year, down by 10 in the same period last year.
During the last weekend of this operation before Christmas, Friday 20 – Sunday 22 December, there were 2 fatalities on our roads and 8 serious collisions that resulted in a number of people receiving serious and life-threatening injuries.
“The Christmas period is one of the busiest on Irish roads. It is also one of the periods during which road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal or serious road traffic collision.”
“An Garda SÃochána is appealing to all those that will be taking to the roads over the Christmas period to slow down, drive within the speed limit and at an appropriate speed for the weather, traffic and road conditions. Take extra care and time to complete your journey.
“An Garda SÃochána appeals to all drivers, never drive under the influence of any intoxicant,” a Garda spokesperson said.
