75 vehicles were found travelling in excess of the speed limit in the first five hours of National Slow Down Day
Gardaí clocked one driver zooming at 122km/h in an 80km/h zone on Friday as officers nationwide continue to monitor motorists around the country for National Slow Down Day.
In the first five hours of the final National Slow Down Day of 2024, GoSafe checked the speeds of 35,802 vehicles, and detected 75 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. READ MORE: Gardaí 'gravely concerned' at speeding as motorist clocked at 196 km/h in Bank Holiday policing operationGardaí thanked drivers for their compliance during the first five hours of 'National Slow Down Day', making Irish roads safer for all road users and appealed to drivers to comply with speed limits in order to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.
"National Slow Down Day is aimed at getting people to talk about and be more mindful of their driving behaviour and the risks that they may take when behind the wheel. No one sets out driving thinking that they won’t make it to their destination but there is every chance if you are speeding that you won’t. We need you to help us, help you to get home safely for Christmas."
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