Motorist Detected Travelling at Dangerous Speeds During Bank Holiday Garda Operation.
A motorist in Tipperary was detected travelling at 158 km/h in an 80 km/h Zone yesterday.
An Garda Síochána has confirmed that a motorist was detected travelling at excessive speed as part of the ongoing Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation in Co. Tipperary.
The incident occurred yesterday Sunday May 3rd, on the R498 at Inch, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, where the driver was recorded travelling at 158km/h in an 80km/h zone, almost double the legal speed limit.
Gardaí have reiterated that such levels of speeding significantly increase the risk of serious or fatal collisions and will be dealt with robustly under road traffic legislation.
Under current regulations, motorists detected speeding face a fixed charge fine and penalty points. However, cases involving extreme speeds may be referred to the courts, where higher penalties, including increased fines, additional penalty points, and potential driving disqualification, may apply.
The detection forms part of a nationwide Garda operation aimed at improving road safety over the busy bank holiday period. Authorities continue to urge all road users to slow down, remain alert, and comply with speed limits at all times.
An Garda Síochána has stated that enforcement activity will remain heightened throughout the holiday period.
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