A number of drivers in Monaghan have been found breaking the speed limit this morning.
Monaghan gardaí were carrying out speed checks on the N2 and said "quite a few drivers were driving in excess of the speed limits".
One motorist was travelling 50kmph over the limit - Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued and points are to follow.
Gardaí are appealing for motorists to be conscious of their speed in the run-up to Christmas.