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Over the past week, An Garda Síochána carried out more than 2,021 checkpoints - both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints
In the third week of the Christmas road traffic enforcement operation, over 5,393 drivers were caught speeding by An Garda Síochána.
In Donegal, a driver was clocked at a speed of 144km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R239 in Fahan.
Static Safety Cameras and Mobile Safety Camera Vans detected the speeding offences. The notable top speeds detected include: 95km/h in a 50km/h on Ballymount Road Upper, Dublin 24; 122km/h in a 60km/h on the N15 in Oola, Co. Limerick; 192km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N25 in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford; 137km/h in a 120km/h zone on the M1 in Dundalk, Co. Louth
Between Monday, December 15 and Sunday, December 21, inclusive, there were 6 fatalities and thirteen serious collisions that resulted in several people receiving serious and life-threatening injuries. According to An Garda Síochána, to date, 184 people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions on Irish roads.
More than 2,021 checkpoints were carried out - both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. As a result, 170 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs). Over 650 vehicles were seized by Gardaí for a range of offences under the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
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In addition, approximately 436 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for the offence of using a mobile phone while driving and approximately 81 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for seat belt offences.
“The Christmas period is one of the busiest on Irish roads,” An Garda Síochána said. “It is also one of the periods during which road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal or serious road traffic collision.
“This year’s Christmas and New Year road safety appeal focuses on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and the devastating loss of life and serious injuries it can cause.
“Slow down, take extra care and give your driving your full attention.”
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