196km/ph, 164km/ph, 161km/ph, 153kmph, 137kmph, 130kmph.
These are some of the speeds that were detected during the August Bank Holiday weekend across the region.
Across the country there have been 127 arrests for persons suspected of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, including 46 between 7am on Sunday and 7am on Monday. There was one further fatal road traffic collision in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to two throughout the course of this policing operation.
115 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, an increase of 12 on 2023 figures. This morning Cavan RPU continued with the Bank Holiday operation and operation guide with speed checks on the N3 and later on roadside checks with the RSA. Fines were issued for speed and excessively worn tyres on vehicles.
Monaghan Roads policing unit detected 3 drug drivers in the Carrickmacross District on the bank holiday Monday, one of which had no insurance and one that was a novice driver. Meanwhile on the Friday night of this Banak Holiday weekend Cavan RPU detected a car travelling at 153km in the 100km zone at Butlersbridge on the N3. The L driver failed a road side breath test, was arrested and found to be 7 times the legal alcohol limit for driving. This driver is now charged to court for their actions.
Some of the speed detections include 161km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R188 in Drumnagran, Cootehill, Co. Cavan and 196km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N55 at Kilcogy, Co. Cavan. Last Night Cavan RPU were conducting speed checks on the roads of Co Cavan when this car was detected at 137km in the 100km limit. When stopped it was discovered the driver had no insurance. Local Gardai are continuing to make detections and want to send out a clear message slow down and arrive alive and never drink and drive.]
