One motorist in Co Monaghan was detected by Gardai within the first two hours of today's road safety initiative.

'A number of speeding checks were carried out by local Gardaí over the weekend'

'A number of fixed payment notices were issued by Gardaí'

This driver was arrested and now faces Court.

Fixed Payment Notices were issued to these drivers.

'If you go twice as fast, you are four times more likely to have a serious or severe injury'

The driver was detected speeding and then failed a roadside drugs test.

The motorist was one of eight to receive Fixed Payment Notices yesterday.