Mayo motorist detected travelling well above the speed limit during bank holiday weekend

An Garda Síochána conducted an extensive Roads Policing Operation, that was in place from 7am on Thursday, 2nd April 2026 until 7am this morning Tuesday 7th April, 2026, to ensure road safety during the bank holiday weekend.

During this period, there were three fatalities on our roads, and five serious injury collisions.

In excess of 175 drivers were detected for intoxicated driving, and in excess of 4,000 drivers were detected for speeding during the operation.

Notable speeds detected over the operation included a motorist travelling at 138km/h in an 80km/h zone on N60, Manulla, Mayo.

An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to slow down and to always choose a speed that is appropriate to the driving conditions, to wear your seatbelt and keep your eyes always on the road.