An extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation was in place from 7am on Thursday, 1st May, until 7am on Tuesday, 6th May 2025, to ensure road safety during the Bank Holiday weekend.
During this period, there were two fatalities on our roads, while six serious collisions resulted in six individuals sustaining severe and life-threatening injuries.
Over the course of the operation, An Garda Síochána conducted more than 1,000 Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) checkpoints. More than 13,000 breath tests and approximately 280 oral fluid tests were carried out, leading to 187 arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Additionally, over 3,000 drivers were detected exceeding speed limits throughout the weekend. Notable speeds detected included:
• 122km/h in a 60km/h zone Donadea, Co. Kildare (motorcycle)
• 129km/h in a 60km/h zone on Navan Road, Dublin 15 (motorcycle)
• 151km/h in a 100km/h zone in Drumfin, Co. Sligo
• 181km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N25 Ballynamone, Co. Kilkenny
Fixed Charge Notices issued for other road offences during this period included:
• Using Mobile Phones – over 270
• Unaccompanied learner drivers – over 340
• No seatbelts – 115
In addition:
• 147 vehicles were seized from learner permit holders driving unaccompanied
• 444 vehicles were seized for having no tax or insurance
An Garda Síochána continue to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to slow down and to always choose a speed that is appropriate to the driving conditions, to wear your seatbelt and keep your eyes always on the road.
