Advertisement
#Open journalism No news is bad news

Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you

Support The Journal
Contribute : Support us now
Dublin: 16°C Sunday 17 October 2021

#Speeding

# speeding - Friday 11 December, 2020

Gardaí catch 532 motorists speeding during first nine hours of National Slow Down Day
# Road Safety
# Road Safety

Gardaí catch 532 motorists speeding during first nine hours of National Slow Down Day

Updated Dec 11th 2020, 6:11 PM 28,163 Views 62 Comments

The detection was made as part of National Slow Down Day.

# speeding - Thursday 10 September, 2020

Seven Pomeranian puppies rescued from car boot after gardaí apprehend speeding motorist
# Rescued
# Rescued

Seven Pomeranian puppies rescued from car boot after gardaí apprehend speeding motorist

Sep 10th 2020, 7:06 PM 46,229 Views 27 Comments

The puppies have been transferred to the care of the Kildare & West Wicklow SPCA.

# speeding - Thursday 9 July, 2020

RSA chair: 'I think everybody in public life should obey the law'
# Drink Driving
# Drink Driving

RSA chair: 'I think everybody in public life should obey the law'

Jul 9th 2020, 1:12 PM 18,139 Views 34 Comments

Liz O’Donnell said recent events have demonstrated the ‘huge change in public non-acceptance of drink driving’.

# speeding - Monday 17 February, 2020

Over 900 new speed camera zones come into operation today
# GoSafe
# GoSafe

Over 900 new speed camera zones come into operation today

Feb 17th 2020, 6:05 AM 111,468 Views 76 Comments

The new zones include areas where fatal and serious collisions have previously occurred.

# speeding - Thursday 23 January, 2020

Independent watchdog criticises continuing failure of gardaí to provide specific details over requests to cancel penalty points
# Penalty Points
# Penalty Points

Independent watchdog criticises continuing failure of gardaí to provide specific details over requests to cancel penalty points

Jan 23rd 2020, 6:05 AM 16,816 Views 29 Comments

Gardaí must prove they were exceeding the speed limit as they carried out their duty.

# speeding - Monday 13 January, 2020

Here's how many times motorists got caught speeding last year - and how many got disqualified
# Stats
# Stats

Here's how many times motorists got caught speeding last year - and how many got disqualified

Jan 13th 2020, 12:05 AM 35,216 Views 53 Comments

By far, the most common offence detected and which led to a driver being disqualified is speeding.

# speeding - Tuesday 26 November, 2019

Not happy with a speed limit in your area? Plans underway to allow members of the public to appeal for changes
# Speed Limits
# Speed Limits

Not happy with a speed limit in your area? Plans underway to allow members of the public to appeal for changes

Nov 26th 2019, 6:34 PM 14,427 Views 50 Comments

A national speed limit audit is currently near completion.

# speeding - Monday 25 November, 2019

'I am not privy to the plot': Shane Ross doesn't anticipate 'going to war' over new speeding laws
# Graduated Speeding
# Graduated Speeding

'I am not privy to the plot': Shane Ross doesn't anticipate 'going to war' over new speeding laws

Nov 25th 2019, 5:10 PM 20,542 Views 54 Comments

Under the new system, drivers who speed excessively will be hit with heavier penalties.

Poll: Should penalty points and fines be based on how far above the speed limit drivers are caught?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Should penalty points and fines be based on how far above the speed limit drivers are caught?

Nov 25th 2019, 8:39 AM 26,912 Views 122 Comments

Shane Ross is bringing the proposals to Cabinet, but he faces opposition to get it over the line.

# speeding - Saturday 2 November, 2019

Gardaí apologise for tweeting out speeding meme just hours after fatal collision
# Apology
# Apology

Gardaí apologise for tweeting out speeding meme just hours after fatal collision

Nov 2nd 2019, 1:14 PM 71,465 Views 0 Comments

A male cyclist was killed in a collision on the South Circular Road in Dublin yesterday morning.

# speeding - Saturday 26 October, 2019

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after flashing lights at unmarked garda car
# Speeding
# Speeding

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after flashing lights at unmarked garda car

Oct 26th 2019, 3:44 PM 81,105 Views 69 Comments

The man overtook the garda car at 130km per hour in an 80km per hour zone.

# speeding - Friday 18 October, 2019

'Lowering speed is crucial': Gardaí detect motorist driving 138km/h in an 80km/h zone
# Slow Down
# Slow Down

'Lowering speed is crucial': Gardaí detect motorist driving 138km/h in an 80km/h zone

Oct 18th 2019, 8:08 PM 13,481 Views 58 Comments

The driver was detected speeding during An Garda Síochána’s National Slow Down Day today.

# speeding - Sunday 22 September, 2019

Here are just some of the government's priorities for the months ahead
# New Dail Term
# New Dail Term

Here are just some of the government's priorities for the months ahead

Sep 22nd 2019, 6:25 PM 10,481 Views 10 Comments

Regulating rickshaws, IVF and speeding – just some of the issues the government plan to tackle.

# speeding - Saturday 31 August, 2019

Motorist arrested after being caught driving 173km/h in 80km/h zone
# Naas
# Naas

Motorist arrested after being caught driving 173km/h in 80km/h zone

Aug 31st 2019, 2:51 PM 38,322 Views 0 Comments

The motorist was driving through an area of road works on the N7 when caught by gardaí.

# speeding - Monday 22 July, 2019

Garda helicopter 'struggled to keep up' with boy driving up to 240km/h, court hears
# Courts
# Courts

Garda helicopter 'struggled to keep up' with boy driving up to 240km/h, court hears

Jul 22nd 2019, 9:08 PM 57,714 Views 0 Comments

The drive ended when the car collided with Garda armed response unit on the N7.

# speeding - Saturday 13 July, 2019

Driver arrested in Clare after 'dangerously' forcing vehicles out of the way
# Road Safety
# Road Safety

Driver arrested in Clare after 'dangerously' forcing vehicles out of the way

Jul 13th 2019, 5:00 PM 43,422 Views 39 Comments

The driver was travelling at 176km in a 120km-zone.

# speeding - Wednesday 5 June, 2019

Spanish police confirm Jose Antonio Reyes's car was speeding at more than 136mph
# RIP
From The42
# RIP

Spanish police confirm Jose Antonio Reyes's car was speeding at more than 136mph

Jun 5th 2019, 3:17 PM 39,180 Views 51 Comments

The former Arsenal and Sevilla winger was involved in a fatal crash on Saturday.

# speeding - Saturday 25 May, 2019

'154km/h in 100 zone': Gardaí catch 304 drivers above speed limit on national slow down day
# Dangerous Driving
# Dangerous Driving

'154km/h in 100 zone': Gardaí catch 304 drivers above speed limit on national slow down day

May 25th 2019, 2:03 PM 14,836 Views 34 Comments

Over the 24-hour period, gardaí and GoSafe checked a total of 195,768 vehicles.

# speeding - Thursday 9 May, 2019

Motorcyclist caught speeding at 181km/h in an 80km/h zone in Waterford
# Road Safety
# Road Safety

Motorcyclist caught speeding at 181km/h in an 80km/h zone in Waterford

May 9th 2019, 9:55 PM 25,096 Views 40 Comments

Research indicated that speed was a factor in 49% of fatal motorcyclists collisions.

# speeding - Thursday 28 March, 2019

Explainer: All you need to know about the EU's new road safety technology proposals
# Explainer
# Explainer

Explainer: All you need to know about the EU's new road safety technology proposals

Mar 28th 2019, 6:05 AM 14,472 Views 30 Comments

The EU yesterday announced a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.

# speeding - Sunday 24 March, 2019

Motorist arrested for driving 'erratically' and testing positive for cocaine and cannabis
# Garda Crackdown
# Garda Crackdown

Motorist arrested for driving 'erratically' and testing positive for cocaine and cannabis

Mar 24th 2019, 5:58 PM 35,988 Views 0 Comments

Gardaí said the driver was an unaccompanied learner with no insurance or NCT.

# speeding - Saturday 26 January, 2019

Man arrested after gardaí catch him driving at 200km/h in 100km/h zone
# Kerry
# Kerry

Man arrested after gardaí catch him driving at 200km/h in 100km/h zone

Jan 26th 2019, 5:07 PM 38,555 Views 0 Comments

He was arrested at the scene for dangerous driving and charged for court.

# speeding - Tuesday 8 January, 2019

Unaccompanied learner driver with no L-plates arrested after driving 115km/h in 50km/h zone
# Speeding
# Speeding

Unaccompanied learner driver with no L-plates arrested after driving 115km/h in 50km/h zone

Jan 8th 2019, 1:49 PM 40,746 Views 0 Comments

Naas Roads Policing was conducting a checkpoint last night when the driver was caught, according to gardaí.

# speeding - Saturday 29 December, 2018

Poll: How often do you break the speed limit?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: How often do you break the speed limit?

Dec 29th 2018, 9:56 AM 34,713 Views 94 Comments

Gardaí carried out a number of checks on Thursday and encouraged people to slow down.

# speeding - Friday 28 December, 2018

Motorcyclist speeding at 198km/h among hundreds of drivers caught by gardaí yesterday
# Fast And Furious
# Fast And Furious

Motorcyclist speeding at 198km/h among hundreds of drivers caught by gardaí yesterday

Dec 28th 2018, 1:11 PM 26,527 Views 49 Comments

The biker was one of 476 motorists found driving over the speed limit yesterday.

# speeding - Thursday 27 December, 2018

More than 400 drivers caught speeding on St Stephen's Day
# Slow Down
# Slow Down

More than 400 drivers caught speeding on St Stephen's Day

Dec 27th 2018, 12:37 PM 27,518 Views 84 Comments

Gardaí had asked drivers to slow down as speeding is a major factor in fatal collisions.

# speeding - Tuesday 11 December, 2018

Details revealed of how drivers face higher fines and penalty points the more they break the speed limit
# Speeding
# Speeding

Details revealed of how drivers face higher fines and penalty points the more they break the speed limit

Dec 11th 2018, 6:02 PM 45,706 Views 108 Comments

A graduated penalty system for speeding will be introduced where the speed limit is exceeded by 30kph.

# speeding - Wednesday 28 November, 2018

Conor McGregor given six-month driving ban for speeding
# Banned
# Banned

Conor McGregor given six-month driving ban for speeding

Nov 28th 2018, 3:30 PM 56,642 Views 89 Comments

McGregor was handed the ban today in Naas.

# speeding - Monday 26 November, 2018

Gardaí log 100 motorists breaking speed limit on first day of M7 'slow down' operation
# Kildare
# Kildare

Gardaí log 100 motorists breaking speed limit on first day of M7 'slow down' operation

Nov 26th 2018, 5:53 PM 38,908 Views 70 Comments

32 motorists have been prosecuted so far for dangerous driving between junctions 8 and 11 on the M7.

# speeding - Monday 29 October, 2018

Driver arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after being clocked at 145 km/h
# Speeding
# Speeding

Driver arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after being clocked at 145 km/h

Oct 29th 2018, 4:04 PM 45,413 Views 50 Comments

The arrest was one of a number of enforcement actions taken by gardaí over the bank holiday weekend.

# speeding - Saturday 20 October, 2018

177km in a 120 zone: 276 motorists caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
# Slow Down
# Slow Down

177km in a 120 zone: 276 motorists caught speeding on National Slow Down Day

Oct 20th 2018, 11:29 AM 16,147 Views 72 Comments

Over 100,000 cars were checked, but only a small number were speeding.

# speeding - Sunday 23 September, 2018

Gardaí issue warning after motorists test positive for cocaine and cannabis
# Roadside Testing
# Roadside Testing

Gardaí issue warning after motorists test positive for cocaine and cannabis

Sep 23rd 2018, 7:04 PM 47,426 Views 45 Comments

One driver was also speeding at the time.

# speeding - Friday 10 August, 2018

Driver caught doing 156kph in 80kph zone
# Penalty Points
# Penalty Points

Driver caught doing 156kph in 80kph zone

Aug 10th 2018, 10:47 PM 43,396 Views 43 Comments

The motorist was caught by gardaí in Dublin today.

# speeding - Sunday 5 August, 2018

The more you break the speed limit the more you'll be punished under new law
# Penalty Points
# Penalty Points

The more you break the speed limit the more you'll be punished under new law

Aug 5th 2018, 12:05 AM 42,839 Views 96 Comments

Transport Minister Shane Ross said he hopes to have a general scheme for the legislation ready by Christmas.

# speeding - Saturday 26 May, 2018

Some 211 vehicles caught speeding in 24-hour national slow down operation
# Enforcement
# Enforcement

Some 211 vehicles caught speeding in 24-hour national slow down operation

May 26th 2018, 11:48 AM 13,254 Views 49 Comments

Gardaí and GoSafe checked 132,188 vehicles for speeding.

# speeding - Wednesday 23 May, 2018

Doing 139kmph in a 50-zone in Tipperary: Figures on speeding in Ireland
# Snapshot
# Snapshot

Doing 139kmph in a 50-zone in Tipperary: Figures on speeding in Ireland

May 23rd 2018, 2:50 PM 18,305 Views 48 Comments

One road safety report found that excessive speed was a contributory factor in one-third of all fatal collisions.

# speeding - Sunday 20 May, 2018

Driver in Carlow caught doing 176kmph, with no insurance and tests positive for cocaine
# M9
# M9

Driver in Carlow caught doing 176kmph, with no insurance and tests positive for cocaine

May 20th 2018, 2:13 PM 46,291 Views 71 Comments

Gardaí were patrolling the roads in Kerry, Limerick, Wexford and Kildare over the weekend.

# speeding - Sunday 15 April, 2018

Cannabis worth €38k found after driver stopped in Tipperary for speeding
# Gardaí
# Gardaí

Cannabis worth €38k found after driver stopped in Tipperary for speeding

Apr 15th 2018, 2:04 PM 23,090 Views 40 Comments

Gardaí stopped the 39-year-old driver who was travelling along the M8 yesterday after 3pm.

# speeding - Saturday 14 April, 2018

Learner driver (18) arrested in Naas for doing 180km/h
# Gardaí
# Gardaí

Learner driver (18) arrested in Naas for doing 180km/h

Apr 14th 2018, 12:51 PM 108,829 Views 81 Comments

The teenager was travelling along the M9 this morning when Gardaí stopped him.

# speeding - Saturday 7 April, 2018

All young drivers 'should have tracking devices installed to reduce car insurance costs'
# Speeding
# Speeding

All young drivers 'should have tracking devices installed to reduce car insurance costs'

Apr 7th 2018, 8:00 AM 20,149 Views 87 Comments

Junior Minister Michael D’Arcy said young people are choosing to pay higher premiums rather than have the devices installed in their cars.

1 2 3 4
∞

About Us

Follow Us

Corrections

Policies

Content copyright © Journal Media Ltd. 2021 Registered in Dublin, registration number: 483623. Registered office: 3rd floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.

TheJournal.ie supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie
 

Please note that TheJournal.ie uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. For more information on cookies please refer to our cookies policy.

News images provided by Press Association and Photocall Ireland unless otherwise stated. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography unless otherwise stated. Wire service provided by Associated Press.

Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, submissions or preferences. Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Switch to Mobile Site

Sites: TheJournal.ie | Noteworthy | The42 | Boards.ie | Adverts.ie | Daft.ie