Garda checkpoints: Thousands of drivers caught breaking the law in major operation
Almost 5,000 roadside drug and alcohol tests were conducted which led to over 180 arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant
Gardaí arrested more than 180 people over the last week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, with nearly 3,886 drivers were detected for speeding offences.
An extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation was in place between 7am on Thursday, August 1 and this morning, Wednesday August 7 which saw hundreds of motorists charged for using their mobile phone while driving or no wearing a seat belt.
Over this August Bank Holiday period, An Garda Síochána carried out over 1,017 Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) checkpoints. 4,918 roadside drug and alcohol tests were conducted which led to over 180 arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
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Throughout the weekend, almost 3,886 drivers were detected for speeding offences. Notable top speeds detected in each speed zone include:
- 88kp/h in a 50kp/h zone on the Malahide Road in Donnycarney, Dublin 3.
- 105km/h in a 50km/h zone along the Salthill Promenade in Galway.
- 161km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R188 at Cootehill, Cavan.
- 145km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N15 near Ballyshannon, Donegal.
- 107km/h in a 60km/h zone on the N4, Carrick-On-Shannon, Roscommon.
- 164kp/h in a 100kp/h zone on the N3 near Cavan.
- 81kp/h in a 50kp/h zone on the R394 at Finnea, Westmeath.
- 186km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N24 close to Piltown, Kilkenny.
Fixed Charge Offences for other road offences during this period included:
- Using a mobile phone – 294
- Unaccompanied learner drivers – 174
- No Seatbelts – 106
In addition:
- Over 115 vehicles were seized from learner permit holders driving unaccompanied
- Over 450 vehicles seized for having no tax or insurance.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Enforcing road traffic laws is a core element of road safety, however, there is a personal responsibility on every road user to exert caution to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
“It is disappointing that in spite of public awareness campaigns and widespread efforts among both Gardaí and relevant partners such as the Road Safety Authority urging motorists to slow down - drivers continue to travel at dangerously excessive speeds on Irish roads.”
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