News - Speeding
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 09:24
Roscommon Gardaí arrest motorist following drug driving detection
The motorist came to the attention of Gardaí as they noticed the car speeding during wet road conditions.
Oct 6, 2023 08:04
Two motorists caught speeding on M6 during National Slow Down Day
Two motorists were caught speeding on the M6 Glen Athlone in Westmeath, one travelling at 131km/h and another at 144km/h in a 120km/h zone.
Sep 4, 2023 13:38
Motorist in Westmeath faces court date following number of offences
The vehicle was recorded travelling at 103 kilometres an hour in an 80km zone.
Aug 1, 2023 14:12
Roscommon Gardaí warn public over speeding after two recent incidents
It is an offence to drive over the speed limit.
May 5, 2023 13:53
'Speed' the main focus on first National Slow Down day of 2023
In 2022 around 7 in 10 crashes happened on rural roads.
Feb 28, 2023 08:14
Driver arrested in Longford Town for drug driving and speeding
The driver tested positive for amphetamines, methamphetamines, opiates, and cocaine.
Jan 27, 2023 13:29
Killoe development group voices concerns over speed in Ennybegs
The Killoe Development Group are proposing a number of measures to slow traffic down.
Jan 23, 2023 17:47
Roscommon councillor highlights speeding issues in Castlerea
Councillor Anthony Waldron has called for the introduction of radar sensor speed limit signs on all approach roads leading into Castlerea.
Jan 23, 2023 13:54
Two drivers arrested by Longford Gardaí for drug and driving offences
One of the drivers had no insurance, tax, or NCT on their vehicle and also tested positive for cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamines, and benzodiazepines.
Jan 19, 2023 13:27Shannonside Newsletter
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