Largescale Roads Policing Operation taking place in Waterford this weekend

A Garda Roads Policing Operation is taking place throughout the May Bank Holiday Weekend, until Tuesday May 5.

Nationally, in excess of 580 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first 24 hours of the operation. Nearly 50 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.

In Waterford, a motorist was detected driving 107km/h in a 80km/h zone on the R684 in Dunmore East.

An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging all road users to support their efforts to keep them and all others on the roads safe this May bank holiday weekend.

Every member of An Garda Síochána on-duty this long weekend will be out conducting road traffic enforcement activity. Gardaí will be also be placing a particular emphasis on detecting those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.