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Garda Bank Holiday Operation Records 123 Impaired-Driving Arrests, 2,400 Speeding Cases

High-visibility checkpoints aim to curb fatalities during the final hours of the bank holiday operation.

Overview

  • The Garda operation, which began Thursday at 7am, has led to 123 arrests for suspected drink or drug driving.
  • Speed checks logged more than 2,400 detections, including 158km/h in an 80km/h zone in Borrisoleigh and 96km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin.
  • More than 240 motorists were detected holding a phone or not wearing a seatbelt during the weekend checks.
  • Two crashes over the weekend killed a cyclist in Mountmellick, Co Laois, and a tractor driver in Carrickaboy, Co Cavan, lifting the yearly toll to 57.
  • Checkpoints and roadside drug and alcohol tests continue nationwide until 7am Tuesday, with authorities urging slower speeds and sober driving.