News - Speeding
Motorist arrested in Longford following alleged drug driving
The motorist was clocked driving close to 100 kilometers an hour through a busy town.
Feb 5, 2025 11:51
Gardaí arrest motorist driving double the speed limit past local school
The driver of the vehicle was stopped and a subsequent roadside drugs test showed a positive result for cocaine and cannabis.
Dec 20, 2024 11:59
Motorist caught speeding by over double the limit in Leitrim
The driver was caught driving 124kph in a 60kph zone on the N4 in Drishoge.
Dec 14, 2024 12:13
Roscommon driver caught speeding as National Slow Down Day begins
GoSafe checked the speeds of almost 40-thousand vehicles and detected almost 70 travelling in excess of speed limits.
Nov 7, 2024 13:45
Close to 7,000 speeding fines issued locally so far this year
If a motorist drives over the speed limit they get three penalty points and a fixed charge fine of €160, with that amount growing to €240 if not paid within 28 days.
Oct 15, 2024 13:44
Leitrim Gardaí appeal over speeding outside national schools
One driver was detected doing 116km per hour in a 50km/h zone.
Oct 10, 2024 11:50
Motorist clocked at twice the speed limit near Longford School
132 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.
Sep 23, 2024 15:32
Roscommon Gardaí stop motorist 45kph over the limit on N5
Roscommon Gardaí pulled the driver over and served them with a €160 fine.
Sep 6, 2024 08:57
Roscommon councillor calls for 'variable' speed limits outside schools
Fianna Fáil councillor Sean Moylan wants lower speeds enforced during drop off and collection times.
Jul 17, 2024 13:17
Two local motorists arrested over the Bank Holiday weekend
One driver was found to be three times over the legal drink driving limit.
May 8, 2024 12:58
Over 750 drivers caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
Gardaí continue to appeal to motorists to slow down.
Apr 20, 2024 11:15
Close to 1,800 drivers caught speeding across St. Patrick's Bank Holiday weekend
The offences include one person travelling at 209 kilometres an hour in a 100 kilometre zone in County Cavan, and another driving at 147 kilometres an hour in a 60 kilometre zone in Dublin.
Mar 21, 2024 09:40
Motorist arrested for breaking speed limit in Roscommon area
When stopped, Gardaí discovered they were a novice driver with no N-Plates displayed.
Mar 19, 2024 10:54
Inattentive learner driver with no NCT caught speeding by local Gardaí
The car was found to be travelling at 120 km per hour in a 60 km per hour zone.
Oct 15, 2023 09:24Shannonside Newsletter
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