GARDAÍ are conducting high-visibility checkpoints this weekend as the Donegal International Rally continues.
Earlier this week, An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland jointly launched their Cross-Border Traffic Management Plan for the event at Lifford Bridge border crossing.
The ‘Keep the Race in its Place’ appeal was re-launched to urge all road users to be safe this rally weekend.
Today, An Garda Síochána Donegal shared: “Please drive in a responsible manner and have a safe weekend on the roads.”
A number of road traffic offences by vehicles heading to the Donegal Rally were detected by Monaghan Roads Policing Unit in the past few days.
This included vehicles detected below the legal tint limit, drivers holding a mobile phone while driving, speeding offences, novice drivers not displaying N plates and learner drivers driving unaccompanied and not displaying L plates.
Fixed charge penalty notices were issued for all offences.
“Always ensure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before travelling and that your documents are in order,” shared An Garda Síochána Donegal. “Slow down.”
Airspace restrictions are also in place this weekend. They can be viewed on the interactive maps on www.donegalcoco.ie/rally