A Donegal driver has been caught speeding at 127km/h in a 100km/h zone.
This speed was detected on Saturday, March 14.
The driver was using the N15 road in Tully.
The incident was noted during An Garda Síochána’s Road Safety Campaign ahead of St Patrick’s Day.
Nationally, during the first 96 hours of the operation, over 265 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.
A Garda Roads Policing Operation has been taking place throughout the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday Weekend since 7am on Thursday March 12 and will be in place until 7am on Wednesday, March 18.
During the first 96 hours of the operation there were three fatalities as a result of traffic collisions on irish roads. This brings the total number of fatalities on Irish roads this year to 37.
Throughout this weekend’s Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. To date, a total of 139 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).
An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers and all other road users are being reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home if socialising over the coming days.
All drivers who are taking to the roads this weekend are reminded to slow down, take extra care and to give your driving your full attention.