Mayo driver caught speeding at almost twice the limit on the N5

An Garda Síochána conducted an extensive Roads Policing Operation throughout St Brigid's Bank Holiday Weekend which began at 7am on Thursday, January 30, and concluded at yesterday at 7am on Tuesday, February 4.
There were four fatalities as a result of traffic collisions on our roads over St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend. This brings the total number of fatalities on Irish roads this year to 15.
Throughout this weekend's Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí conducted both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. Just under 200 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
In excess of 2,200 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the five-day operation. One of the most significant incidents of speeding was recorded on the N5 near Charlestown where a driver was detected speeding at 190kph in A 100kph zone. Another Mayo driver was caught driving at 166kph in the N17 near Knock.
Notable other top speeds detected across the country included:

• 86kph in a 50kph zone on the R661, Holycross, Tipperary
• 126kph in a 60kph zone on the N20, Bruree, Limerick
• 142kph in an 80kph zone on the R512, Bruff, Limerick
• 136kph in an 80kph zone in Monart, Wexford
• 144kph in a 100kph zone in Kilorglin, Kerry
• 157kph in a 100kph zone in Mallow, Cork
• 163kph in a 100kph zone on the N11, Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow
• 166kph in a 100kph zone on the M50 in Dublin
• 168kph in a 120kph zone on the M6, Galway
• 206kph in a 120kph zone on the M6, Ballinasloe, Galway

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These figures are in spite of there being a reduced number of motorists using the roads, while communities continue to deal with the effects of Storm Éowyn.
An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers and all other road users are reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home for any social occasion. Drivers should continue to give driving your full attention, slow down and take extra care.