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Gardaí Continue Their Road Traffic Enforcement Operation Throughout The Christmas Period

Notable top speeds detected included a 164km/hr in a 120km/hr zone on the M9 in Yellowbogcommon, Kilcullen.

An Garda Síochána continue their road traffic enforcement operation throughout the Christmas period.

Between Monday, 22nd December and Sunday 28th December inclusive, there were 3 fatalities on our roads and 8 serious collisions that resulted in a number of people receiving serious and life-threatening injuries.

Over the past week, An Garda Síochána carried out nearly 2,100 checkpoints.

149 people were arrested during this period for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

Over 4,600 drivers were detected for speeding offences.

Notable top speeds detected included a 164km/hr in a 120km/hr zone on the M9 in Yellowbogcommon, Kilcullen.

Over 435 vehicles were seized by Gardaí for a range of offences.

In addition, approximately 150 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for the offence of using a mobile phone while driving and approximately 45 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for seat belt offences.

The Christmas period remains the busiest on Irish roads and one which road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal or serious road traffic collision.

To date, 189 people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions on Irish roads.

Gardaí continue to appeal to all those who will be taking to the road to slow down, take extra care and give driving your full attention.

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