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An Gardaí Síochána has announced that 127 arrests relating to incidents of drink driving have been made over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
County Laois saw two drug driving related arrests, with no drink driving related arrests.
The August Bank Holiday Weekend Roads Policing Operation commenced at 7am on Thursday morning, and has detected over 946 drivers speeding, with 160 of those detections coming from 7am on Sunday August 4, to 7am on Monday August 5.
There have been 127 arrests for persons suspected of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, including 46 between 7am on Sunday 4th August 2024 and 7am on Monday 5th August 2024.
There were two fatal road traffic collisions this weekend.
115 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, an increase of 12 on 2023 figures.
Speaking this morning, Inspector Peter Gilsenan said, "While we have seen generally good levels of compliance at Garda checkpoints across the country, we have still detected people driving at unacceptable speeds and partaking in extremely dangerous driving behaviour such as drug and drink driving.
"Whether there is a road safety operation in place or not, our message never changes - for the sake of yourselves and all road users, please slow down and drive safely. Do not use your phone when driving and never drive under the influence of an intoxicant."
An Garda Síochána will continue to monitor and conduct checkpoints on roads, using technology to detect those speeding nationwide.
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