Gardaí in Mayo and nationwide enforce Slow Down Day operations

An Garda Síochána will conduct a 24-hour speed enforcement operation across both Mayo and the country.

This comes as part of national ‘Slow Down Day’ supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders from 7am today until 7am tomorrow.

While the number of fatal road traffic collisions that have occurred so far this year is currently down nationally, 17 people have lost their lives on Mayo roads so far this year, compared to 12 in the entirety of 2023.

An Garda Síochána conducts a number of National Slow Down Days each year with the aim of reminding drivers of the dangers of speeding, to increase the overall compliance with speed limits in place nationwide, and to deter those that are intent on driving at excessive or inappropriate speed.

As the seasonal weather sets in, and we look to shorter, darker evenings ahead, driving conditions will become more challenging. 

It is important to remember that no matter how good the road and weather conditions are, any increase in speed will significantly increase the likelihood of being involved in a serious or fatal road traffic collision.

The consequences of speeding can be devastating, not only for yourself, but for all others using the road.

National Slow Down Day encourages a conversation on speed and road safety. Conversations on road safety should not only take place in the aftermath of fatal road traffic collisions - this is too late, these conversations should take place every day.