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Speeding Fines Surge Over Bank Holiday | Cork News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Summary
Gardaí hit the roads in full force over the bank holiday weekend, clocking drivers in jaw-dropping speeds — including 172 km/h in a 120 zone on the M1 near Swords. Other offenders? 142 km/h in a 100 zone in Kilkenny and 127 km/h in an 80 zone in Laois. Over two days, more than 1,590 speeding tickets were issued, plus 200 for phone use or unbuckled seatbelts, and 39 DUI arrests. With 108 road deaths already this year, these aren’t just stats — they’re lives lost. What’s going through your head when you’re behind the wheel? Stay safe. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/767db43d6ff7c440