Some examples of the high speeds recorded overnight include:

· 151 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N4 at Clongawny, Mullingar, Westmeath

· 94 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the N4 at Drishoge, Carrick-On-Shannon, Roscommon

· 110 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the N4 at Doddsborough, Lucan, Dublin

· 126 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N7 at Castlewarden, South Kill, Kildare

· 84 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the N25 at Lemybrien, Waterford

· 112 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the R430 at Drumagh, Crettyyard, Laois

Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau noted, “We are beginning to see some positive signs from our various speed detection systems around the country, indicating that drivers are increasingly aware of the importance of slowing down.


“However, the detections on this National Slow Down Day show that some individuals continue to drive at dangerously high speeds. These are the drivers Gardaí are focused on detecting to prevent serious and fatal collisions. By driving at excessive speeds, they not only endanger themselves but also others who share the road with them.

“Research shows that driving even 10 km/h over the speed limit rarely saves time on a journey, possibly only seconds, yet it significantly increases the risk of accidents. It’s simply not worth the potential cost to your life."