Gardaí appeal to motorists to slow down in cold spell
Driver clocked doing 96km in a 60 zone at Drung, Cavan, in the frost
Gardaí are continuing to appeal to drivers to slow down during this ongoing period of extremely cold weather.
Over the last 72 hours, while roads across the country have experienced freezing temperatures, 375 drivers have been detected for speeding in excess of the posted speed limit.
A spokersperson is emphasising: "Speed limits are not targets. Drivers should always travel, not just within the speed limit, but at an appropriate safe speed for the weather, road and traffic conditions."
Examples of speeding detections made by members of An Garda Síochána and mobile safety camera vans include:
- 99km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the Dublin Road, Galway
- 84km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the N3, Virginia, Cavan
- 83km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the R188, Drumbear, Monaghan
- 80km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the Dublin Road, Cavan
- 96km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the R188, Drung, Cavan
In addition 29 drivers were arrested in the last 72 hours for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
Speaking about these detections, Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries said: "The disregard for speed limits and safe speeds by a small number of drivers is irresponsible and dangerous, not just for their own safety, but for the safety of the many workers who are busy keeping our roads open for essential use in this excessive cold spell and other road users who are supporting road safety.
"Drivers who continue to drive at excessive speed are a menace on our roads. An Garda Síochána continues to enforce the road traffic legislation throughout this period in addition to working and supporting our communities across the country and in the most affected counties during this cold weather period.”
Chief Superintendent Humphries once again appealed to all Road Users, to "Slow Down and Stay Safe over the coming days.”