Members of the Cavan Roads Policing Unit conducted an operation on the N3 over the weekend. The operation took place on Saturday from 12 midday to 10pm. Of the thousands of cars checked, four drivers were arrested for drug driving, one car was detained under the provisions of Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act.
According to local Gardaí, over 30 fines were issued for various offences of speeding, mobile phone use, non wearing of seat belts, bald and worn tyres, no NCT and Learner permit drivers not displaying plates or unaccompanied. Gardaí in Co Cavan are encouraging motorists to "slow down" in order to "arrive alive" when travelling.
Advertisement
