Gardaí have reported that a motorist was detected travelling at 147 km/h in an 80 km/h zone during the first 48 hours of a bank holiday weekend road traffic operation. The operation, which began at 7 am on Thursday, April 30, 2026, is set to continue until 7 am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
According to official Garda figures, over 1,200 drivers were found speeding in the initial two days of the enforcement campaign. The driver clocked at 147 km/h was among the most serious offenders detected.
The operation aims to reduce road casualties during the busy May bank holiday period. Gardaí have urged all road users to comply with speed limits and drive safely.
