Speed cameras out in force for National Slow Down Day

A Cavan motorist's speeding has been highlighted by the gardaí as part of National Slow Down Day.

During the first two hours of An Garda Síochána and GoSafe checked the speed of 29,593 vehicles and detected 171 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit.

Amongst those caught speeding was a driver travelling at 83km/h in a 60km/h Zone on the N3 Pollamore Far, Cavan Town.

An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to drivers to increase compliance with speed limits in order to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.