Mayo motorist among drivers detected speeding over bank holiday weekend
From Friday 30th January to Monday 2nd February 2026 (inclusive), An Garda Síochána and mobile and fixed GoSafe cameras detected nearly 3,500 motorists speeding. The highest volume of detections was on Bank Holiday Monday, with over 800 speeding detections.
An Garda Síochána carried out an enhanced Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement campaign over the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend from 0700hrs Thursday 29th January 2026 to 0700hrs Tuesday 3rd February 2026.
Over the course of the St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend 2026 there were two fatalities as a result of two fatal traffic collisions on Irish roads and fourteen serious injury collisions resulting in 15 serious injuries.
13 persons have died on Irish roads to date in 2026 (03/02/2026).
A total of 188 persons died on Irish Roads in 2025; 14 persons died on Irish roads in January 2025.
From Friday 30th January to Monday 2nd February 2026 (inclusive), An Garda Síochána and mobile and fixed GoSafe cameras detected nearly 3,500 motorists speeding. The highest volume of detections was on Bank Holiday Monday, with over 800 speeding detections.
193 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Nearly 400 drivers were detected for driving while using a mobile phone.
Over 660 vehicles were detained by members of An Garda Síochána, 50% for no insurance.
Notable top speeds detected over the Bank Holiday Weekend included a motorist driving at 113kph in an 80kph zone on the N59 in Westport, Co. Mayo.
An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all road users:
- Don’t drive distracted
- Don’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Slow Down; Always drive within the posted legal speed limit and/ or at an appropriate speed to the prevailing conditions
- Always wear a seatbelt
