Gardaí conducting high visibility checkpoints over the bank holiday weekend

Gardaí in Donegal have urged the public to be vigilant over the weekend as bank holiday weekends are one of the busiest periods on Irish roads. 

They are also one of the periods where road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal or serious road traffic collision. 

“We wish to issue our usual road safety appeal to all road users ahead of the upcoming St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend, we urge all road users to please use the roads responsibly,” Garda Claire Rafferty appealed. 

“Drivers are urged to slow down, wear their seatbelt, and not to drive while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. 

“Do not use/hold your mobile phone while driving. 

“Remember if you have been drinking you may not be safe to drive the morning after. Don’t risk it.

“Always be on the lookout for cyclists and pedestrians and drive at a safe speed. 

“As always, gardaí will be out on the roads throughout the weekend conducting high visibility checkpoints and speed checks. We hope that everybody has a safe and enjoyable weekend.” 

The garda operation is effective from 7am Thursday, February 1, until 7am Tuesday, February 6.