Gardaí have arrested 170 people for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past week.
Over 5,300 were caught speeding in that time, by officers deployed for the Christmas road safety operation.
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One driver was spotted travelling at 192 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone in Kilmeaden in Waterford.
184 people have lost their lives on the roads so far this year with 8 from our locality.
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Over 650 vehicles were seized by Gardaí for a range of offences under the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
In addition, approximately 436 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for the offence of using a mobile phone while driving and approximately 81 Fixed Charge Notices were issued for seat belt offences.
The Christmas period is one of the busiest on Irish roads. It is also one of the periods during which road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal or serious road traffic collision.
This year’s Christmas and New Year road safety appeal focuses on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and the devastating loss of life and serious injuries it can cause.
An Garda Síochána is appealing to all those who will be taking to the roads over the Christmas period to slow down, take extra care and to give your driving your full attention.
