Motorist detected driving over twice the speed limit over bank holiday weekend
One road user was detected in the Seapoint Promenade area of Co. Galway travelling 105km/h in a 50km/h zone.
Since an Garda Síochána's August Bank Holiday Weekend Roads Policing Operation commenced on Thursday morning (August 1), 946 drivers were detected speeding on Irish roads, with 160 of those detections coming between Sunday, August 4, and Monday, August 5.
One road user was detected in the Seapoint Promenade area of Co. Galway travelling 105km/h in a 50km/h zone.
There were 127 arrests for persons suspected of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, including 46 between 7am on Sunday and 7am on Monday.
Speaking on Monday, Inspector Peter Gilsenan said, "While we have seen generally good levels of compliance at Garda checkpoints across the country, we have still detected people driving at unacceptable speeds and partaking in extremely dangerous driving behaviour such as drug and drink driving.
"Whether there is a road safety operation in place or not, our message never changes - for the sake of yourselves and all road users, please slow down and drive safely. Do not use your phone when driving and never drive under the influence of an intoxicant."
An Garda Síochána stated that they will continue to monitor and conduct checkpoints on the roads, using their technology to detect those speeding nationwide.
