Gardai are continuing to appeal to drivers to slow down during this ongoing period of extremely cold weather.
Over the last 72 hours, while roads across the country have experienced freezing temperatures, 375 drivers have been detected for speeding in excess of the posted speed limit.
Examples of speeding detection's made by members of An Garda Síochána and Mobile Safety Camera Vans locally include: 84km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the N3, Virginia. 83km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the R188, Drumbear, Monaghan 80km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the Dublin Road, Cavan 96km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the R188, Drung, Cavan
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In addition 29 drivers were arrested in the last 72 hours for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
