Over 700 people have been caught speeding during a major safety crackdown over the Bank Holiday weekend.
They include a Galway motorist doing 117km per hour in an 80km/h zone on the R364, Ballyglass South, Williamstown.
A motorist was caught travelling at 130 kilometres an hour in a 60 zone in County Cavan, and another driving at 85 in a 50 zone.
More than 115 road users were also caught using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt, with Gardaí urging motorists to take extra care over the remainder of the weekend.
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Since the operation began on Thursday, 56 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
