A DRIVER caught travelling 46kmh over the limit was among over 1,000 drivers detected for speeding over Bank Holiday weekend.
Three people have been killed on Irish roads since gardai commenced the nationwide Roads Policing Operation at 7am on Thursday morning.
This brought the total number to 14 fatal deaths so far this year.
Gardai are conducting statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints from Thursday to Tuesday.
And over 1,000 drivers were detected for speeding offences and a total of 163 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant since the op started.
One of the drivers was detected driving 83km/h in a 50km/h zone on the R364 at Tullaghaun in Kilkerrin, Co Galway.
Another motorist was caught speeding 89km/h in a 60km/h zone on the Katharine Tynan Road in D24, County Dublin.
One was detected driving 100km/h in an 80km/h zone on the N4 at Doddsborough in Lucan, Co Dublin.
And another was spotted travelling 125km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N7 at Castlewarden in South Kill, Co Kildare.
Lastly, a driver was caught driving 146km/h in a 100km/h zone in the town of Killorglin, Co Kerry.
A spokesperson for Gardai said: “We are continuing our extensive bank holiday roads policing operation today, conducting speed checks across the country.
“In the town of Killorglin in Co. Kerry, we caught this driver doing 146km/hr in a 100km/hr zone.
“Don’t become another statistic. Slow down and stay safe.”
MOST DANGEROUS TIME TO DRIVE
Despite the statistics being low compared to previous road operations, there is a reduced amount of motorists using the roads due to several communities still reeling from the impact of Storm Eowyn.
Gardai urge all drivers to “take extra care and to give your driving your full attention” as people start returning home after the long weekend.
A spokesperson added: “An Garda Siochana is urging the public to use the roads with care over the Bank Holiday weekend.
“The risk of a fatal or serious injury road traffic collision is at its highest between midday and 3pm on each of the four days of the St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday Weekend.
“An Garda Siochana is appealing to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“Drivers and all other road users are being reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home if socialising over the coming days.
“All drivers who are taking to the roads this weekend are reminded to slow down, take extra care and to give your driving your full attention.”
