Driver doing112km/h in Doohamlet 50 zone

The driver also holds the undesirable title of being top on a list of speeding drivers issued by An Garda Síochána this morning.

A DRIVER in Monaghan has been detected driving112 km/h in a 50 zone in the Garda St Patrick's bank holiday weekend road safety campaign.

During the first 72 hours of the operation there were two fatalities as a result of traffic collisions on our roads. This brings the total number of fatalities on Irish roads this year to 36.

The driver in Monaghan was clocked on the R183, a rural, regional road in Dernaglug, Doohamlet.

At significantly more than twice the legal speed limit, the driver also holds the undesirable title of topping a list of speeding drivers issued by An Garda Síochána this morning.

Throughout this weekend's Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.

To date, a total of 93 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).

In excess of 2550 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first 72 hours of the operation.

During the first 72 hours of the operation, over 200 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt.

An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers and all other road users are being reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home if socialising over the coming days.

All drivers who are taking to the roads this weekend are reminded to slow down, take extra care and to give your driving your full attention.