Driver detected doing 124kmh in 60kmh zone

An Garda Síochána St Patrick’s weekend 2026 Road Safety Campaign

Garda Roads Policing Operation is taking place throughout the St Patrick’s weekend between 7am on Thursday March 12 and 7am on Wednesday March 18.

During the first day of the operation, there was one fatality as a result of traffic collisions on the roads. It takes the number of fatalities on Irish roads this year to 35.

Throughout the weekend Roads Policing Operation, gardaí are conducting statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high visibility policing checkpoints. To date, a total of 22 people have been arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).

More than 500 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first 24 hours of the operation.

Notable speeds detected yesterday, Thursday March 12, include:

• 124kmh in a 60kmh zone on the R147 in Piercetown, Dunboyne, County Meath

• 119kmh in a 100kmh zone on the N53 in Barronstown, Hackballscross, County Louth

• 108kmh in a 80kmh zone on the N2 in Drumcaw, County Monaghan

• 82kmh in a 50kmh zone on the Davitt Road, Dublin 12

During that period, more than 40 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.

An Garda Síochána appeal 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.