56 motorists already caught speeding as ‘Operation Slowdown’ continues today

As ‘Operation Slowdown’ continues this morning, Gardai have said 56 drivers have already been detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit.

The large-scale operation across the country’s roads is running from 7am this morning until 7am tomorrow morning.

The operation will consist of Garda high visibility speed enforcement activities on both national primary and secondary roads.

All speed enforcement technologies will be utilised, including laser handheld speed detection devices, Garda safety camera vans and in-car speed detection systems.

GoSafe vehicles will also be deployed on the day in speed enforcement zones where serious and fatal injury collisions have occurred.