"Gardaí caught a driver travelling 138kmh in a 50kmh zone on Cashel Road in Cahir in Tipperary, highlighting extreme speeding violations during the operation."
"A total of 138 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, such as alcohol and drugs during the same timeframe."
"Motorists are reminded to always drive within the speed limit, not to get behind the wheel under the influence and take extra caution around vulnerable road users."
During the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Gardaí detected over 3,000 speeding offences and arrested 138 individuals for driving under the influence. High-visibility checkpoints were established, revealing numerous drivers exceeding speed limits significantly. Incidents included a driver caught at 138kmh in a 50kmh zone and another at 136kmh in a 100kmh zone. Additionally, over 310 people were found using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts. The operation aimed to enhance road safety, especially for vulnerable users, following serious accidents involving pedestrians.
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