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An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority and other stakeholders, conducted a 24-hour enforcement operation - National Slow Down Day – on Wednesday
A Waterford motorist who was caught travelling at almost twice the speed limit was one of those caught during a 24-hour garda clampdown.
An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority and other stakeholders, conducted a 24-hour enforcement operation - National Slow Down Day – on Wednesday.
It was the second such operation this year and gardai have confirmed that more than 1,200 vehicles were detected travelling in excess of the posted speed limit at locations across the country.
One notable detection in Waterford, which has been highlighted, relates to a vehicle which was travelling at 95km/h in a 50km/h Zone on the R680 Cork Road in Waterford city.
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Gardai say the aim of National Slow Down Day is to remind motorists of the dangers of speeding, encourage a national conversation on the impact of speeding, to increase overall compliance with speed limits in place nationwide and to deter and detect those that are intent on driving at excessive or inappropriate speed.
In the case of those caught speeding during Wednesday's operation, Fixed Charge Penalty Notices will be issues and penalty points will be applied to the licence of the drivers.
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