A total of 163 people were arrested across Ireland for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs this Bank Holiday weekend so far.
Gardaí are continuing a major Roads Policing Operation throughout St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend from Thursday to Tuesday morning.
During the first four days of the operation, there were three fatalities as a result of traffic collisions on our roads. This brings the total number of fatalities on Irish roads this year to 14.
Throughout this weekend’s Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.
More than 1,000 drivers were detected for speeding offences in the last four days too.
An Garda Síochána 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 Síochána 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.
