More than 100 arrested for driving under the influence as garda roads policing operation continues
Irish authorities have arrested over 100 people for driving under the influence and detected 2,700 speeding violations during a bank holiday road safety operation. The campaign aims to reduce road fatalities, which have reached 110 so far this year.
Why it matters
The report highlights ongoing public safety concerns and the enforcement efforts of the Gardaí to curb dangerous driving behaviors.
More than 100 people have been arrested for driving under the influence so far this bank holiday weekend and over 2,700 have been detected for speeding. File photo.
Manon Gilbart More than 100 people have been arrested for driving under the influence so far this bank holiday weekend and over 2,700 have been detected for speeding.
A garda roads policing operation is taking place throughout this August bank holiday weekend, and will be in effect until Tuesday.
A total 121 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
On Sunday, two fatalities occurred, bringing the total of fatalities on Irish roads to date this year to 110.
Throughout this weekend's roads policing operation, gardaí are conducting both statutory mandatory intoxicant testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.
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