Motorist caught in Cork doing 141kph in 100kph zone

A motorist was detected speeding at 141kph in a 100kph zone on the N25 road in Ballyadam, County Cork, as part of the An Garda Síochána May bank holiday roads policing operation.

Over 2,400 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the initial four days of the operation, which concluded this morning.

There were two fatalities as a result of traffic collisions on Irish roads over the May bank holiday weekend, with the total number of fatalities on Irish roads this year at 57.

Throughout the bank holiday weekend road policing operation, gardaí conducted both statutory mandatory intoxicant testing (MIT) and regular high visibility policing checkpoints.

As of Monday morning, a total of 123 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).

Also, over the weekend, more than 240 drivers were detected for holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seat belt.

A Garda spokesperson said: 

“An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging all road users to support their efforts to keep them and all others on the roads safe while they are travelling during the bank holiday weekend.

“Gardaí will be placing a particular emphasis on detecting those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. At no point is it safe or acceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after having an intoxicant like alcohol or drugs.

“An Garda Síochána is urging that road users take extra caution around vulnerable road users, in particular pedestrians and cyclists.

“Motorists are reminded to always drive within the speed limit. Always wear a seatbelt and never use a mobile phone when driving. Keep distractions out of the vehicle and put your full attention on the road.”