Multiple speeding detections in Clare during National Slow Down Day
GARDAI have made several detections for speeding across the Limerick division during a national clampdown which started at 7am this Friday.
The detections were made by members of the Roads Policing Unit as part of the 24-hour operation which continues until 7am on Saturday.
Supported by the Road Safety Authority, the aim of National Slow Down Day is to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, increase compliance with speed limits and act as a deterrent to driving at excessive or inappropriate speed.
According to an update, released this Friday evening, there have been a number of notable speeding detections across the country, including in County Clare.
They include a motorist travelling at at 116km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N18 at Clonmoney West, Bunratty; a motorist travelling at 137km/h in a 120km/h zone on the M18 at Ballyconneely, Newmarket On Fergus and a motorist travelling at 82km/h in a 60km/h zone on the R463 at Gortatogher, Parteen.
An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to drivers to comply with speed limits in order to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on the roads.