146 arrests for driving under the influence over weekend

Updated / Monday, 26 Oct 2026 13:34

As part of the October bank holiday roads policing operation 146 have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Gardaí said that just over 3,490 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first four days of the operation, which began on Thursday and runs until tomorrow.

In a statement, gardaí outlined some notable speeds detected yesterday:

75km/h in a 50km/h zone on the R294, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo
82km/h in a 60km/h zone on the N4 at Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon
131km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R738 at Barntown, Co Wexford
153 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N11 at Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow

In the first four days of the operation, more than 300 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority are urging all road users to support their efforts to keep people safe on the roads this October bank holiday weekend.

Gardaí are urging road users to be mindful of and take extra care around vulnerable road users, in particular pedestrians and cyclists.

They also said that cyclists and pedestrians should ensure they are clearly visible in darker conditions and always observe their surroundings as road safety needs to be a priority for everyone.