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Over 3,400 Drivers Caught Speeding During Bank Holiday Garda Operation

Photo: Rolling News

In Kildare, a driver was caught travelling at 105 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre zone on the Monread Road in Naas on Friday.

More than 3,400 motorists have been detected speeding during the first four days of the Gardaí's October Bank Holiday road safety operation.

According to the latest figures released this morning, 146 people have also been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Two people have lost their lives in separate road collisions since the operation began on Thursday, bringing the number of road fatalities in Ireland this year to 153.

Gardaí have also detected more than 300 drivers either using mobile phones behind the wheel or failing to wear seatbelts.

Among the speeding offences recorded was a motorist travelling at 153 kilometres per hour in a 100 kilometre zone on the N11 in County Wicklow.

In Kildare, a driver was caught travelling at 105 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre zone on the Monread Road in Naas on Friday.

The nationwide operation continues until Tuesday October 27th, with Gardaí urging motorists to slow down and take extra care around pedestrians and cyclists.

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