Over Two Thousand Drivers Caught Speeding Over Bank Holiday Weekend

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 08:40

By Martin Osborne

In Kildare, the Naas Roads Policing Unit detected 10 drivers speeding, while one Novice driver was arrested for driving under the influence of cocaine.

More than 2 thousand drivers were detected speeding over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

In Kildare, the Naas Roads Policing Unit detected 10 drivers speeding, while one Novice driver was arrested for driving under the influence of cocaine.

Three people died on our roads and 15 serious crashes took place during that time.

218 people were arrested for driving under the influence, and 40 for dangerous driving.

209 drivers were caught on their phone and 75 weren't wearing their seatbelts.

Gardaí say the figures are disappointing, given the public awareness campaigns that have been underway.

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