Friday, October 21, 2016

Gardaí have detected 191 people speeding today, which is National Slow Down Day.

A total of 85,434 vehicles were checked since 7am this morning as part of the initiative, which lasts until 7am tomorrow.

Notable detections included:

* 139 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N5 at Drummindoo, Westport, Mayo

* 130 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Loughaderry, Midleton, Cork

* 129 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N13, Treantaboy, Drumkeen, Donegal

* 83 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the N69, Billeragh, Listowel, Kerry

* 69 km/h on a 50 km/h zone on the R712, Pennefatherslot, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

* 107 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the R498, Fishmoyne, Borrisoleigh, Tipperary

* 89 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the L3042, Fortyacres, Piercetown, Wexford

* 88 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the R586, Murragh, Enniskeane, Cork

* 65km/h in a 50km/h zone on the N80, Newtownbarry, Bunclody, Wexford

* 62 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the R245 at Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Donegal

* 108 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the R458 at Ballyconneely, Newmarket On Fergus, Clare

* 139 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N24 at Whitehall, Limerick, Limerick

* 130 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Ballyadam, Cork, Cork

The Garda have thanked everyone that was driving within the speed limit and are encouraging people to respect the limits and drive safely.

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