Motorist clocked in Kildare doing 139kph in 100kph zone
Gardai will be on extra speed check duty over the Bank Holiday weekend
A motorist was detected speeding 139kph in a 100kph zone in Kildare on Friday by gardaí. A Garda Roads Policing Operation is taking place throughout the August bank holiday weekend from Thursday, 30 July until Tuesday, 4 August.
During the first day of the operation there was no fatality as a result of traffic collisions on our roads, although the total number of fatalities on Irish roads to date this year is 108.
Throughout this weekend's Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.
So far, a total of 20 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, either alcohol or drugs.
Just over 760 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first day of the operation, including one motorist on the N7 at Palmerstown, Johnstown who was clocked doing 139 in a 100kph zone.
Notable speeds detected yesterday (Thursday), include:
• 90km/h in a 50km/h zone on the R474 Mahonburgh, Kilmaley, Co. Clare.
• 114km/h in a 60km/h zone on the Navan Road, Dublin 15.
• 117km/h in a 80km/h zone on the N2 Knockronaghan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan.
During this period, more than 90 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.
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 – speeding, driving under the influence, using a mobile phone, and 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.
