Mayo motorist caught well in excess of speed limit on busy road

A number of Mayo motorists were detected travelling in excess of the speed limit during the festive season.

Over the weekend An Garda Síochána carried out nearly 1,000 checkpoints, both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular high-visibility policing checkpoints.

101 people were arrested during this period for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs). This brings to 590 Drivers the number arrested since the start of the Christmas Enforcement Campaign on the 29th November 2024.

Over 1,200 drivers were detected for speeding offences by An Garda Síochána and Mobile Safety Camera Vans.

Among the drivers caught speeding included a motorist clocked at 160 kph in a 100 kph zone on the N60 at Barnagreggaun between Balla and Claremorris.

An Garda Síochána is appealing to all those that will be taking to the roads over the Christmas period to slow down, drive within the speed limit and at an appropriate speed for the weather, traffic and road conditions. Take extra care and time to complete your journey.

An Garda Síochána appeals to all drivers, never drive under the influence of any intoxicant.