Mayo gardaí seize eight vehicles in 24-hour blitz
In a statement on Sunday morning, An Garda Síochána in Mayo confirmed that in the last 24 hours eight vehicles had been seized under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act,
As many as eight vehicles have been seized from motorists in Mayo this weekend as part of an ongoing operation conducted by Mayo Roads Policing Unit.
The Gardaí’s Bank Holiday Road Safety campaign, which the unit is operating in conjunction with Mayo South Community Engagement Area, is focusing on intoxicated driving (drink and drug), the enforcement of lifesaver offences, the disruption of criminals using the road network and also, increasing the garda presence across the road network.
In a statement on Sunday morning, An Garda Síochána in Mayo confirmed that in the last 24 hours, eight vehicles seized under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act, one motorist was arrested for drink driving after been observed driving on the wrong side of the road while another was arrested for drink driving after been detected for no insurance. Both drivers were over the legal limit.
Meanwhile, a road traffic stop in Castlebar resulted in a quantity of suspected cocaine and cannabis being seized with an estimated value of €8000 pending analysis. A quantity of cash was also seized. Two males were arrested and detained in relation to the seizure. Investigations are ongoing.
A number of fixed charged penalty notices were also issued for exceeding the speed limit, having no NCT, having no L-plates displayed, driving unaccompanied, no novice plates displayed, driving without due care and attention, breaking a red traffic light, no tax and non-conforming number plates.
The Bank Holiday Road Safety campaign involves increased patrols, checkpoints and targeted enforcement efforts to ensure the safety of all road users, and the Mayo Roads Policing Unit is urging all drivers to: slow down, wear your seatbelt, stay off your phone, stay within the speed limit and never drive under the influence of drink or drugs.
