Driver caught going 126 km/h in 100 km/h zone over bank holiday weekend
Kenneth Fox
A motorist was spotted going 126 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N52 Heath, Screggan, Co Offaly, according to gardaí.
A Garda Roads Policing Operation is taking place throughout the August bank holiday weekend from Thursday 30th July until Tuesday 4th August 2026.
On the fourth day of the operation, Sunday, August 2nd, there were two fatalities following traffic collisions on our roads. The total number of fatalities on Irish roads to date this year is 110.
Throughout the policing operation, Gardaí said they are conducting both statutory mandatory intoxicant testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.
To date, a total of 121 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
Just over 2700 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first four days of the operation.
Along with 126km/h caught in Offaly, notable speeds detected on Sunday include:
- 101 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the R463 Rosmadda West, Parteen, Co Clare;
- 79 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the Ballymount Road Upper, Co. Dublin;
- 98 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the N77 Loughmerans, Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny.
During the first three days, just under 310 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.
The road safety enforcement operation focuses on the four lifesaver offences in an effort to ensure that all road users get home safe.
Gardaí said road safety needs to be a priority for everyone and urged people to "slow down and stick to the speed limit. Never drive under the influence of drink or drugs. Wear your seatbelt and don’t get distracted by mobile devices when you are driving. You can help get another person home safe this weekend."
