Motorist detected speeding at over 200km/hr in the West
Over 3,265 drivers were detected for speeding offences by An Garda Síochána and Mobile Safety Camera Vans by our Road Safety Partners, GoSafe.
An Garda Síochána is conducting a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation throughout the Christmas period, which began on Monday, 1st December 2025 and will continue until Monday, 5th January 2026.
During the second week of the operation, between Monday, 8th December and Sunday, 14th December inclusive, there were eight fatalities on our roads and 17 serious collisions that resulted in a number of people receiving serious and life-threatening injuries.
Over the past week, An Garda Síochána carried out over 1,738 checkpoints, both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.
147 people were arrested during this period for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
Over 3,265 drivers were detected for speeding offences by An Garda Síochána and Mobile Safety Camera Vans by our Road Safety Partners, GoSafe.
Notable top speeds detected included a motorist driving at 201km/h in a 120km/h zone on the M18 in Kinvara, Co. Galway.
An Garda Síochána is appealing to all those who will be taking to the roads over the Christmas period to slow down, take extra care and to give your driving your full attention.
