Number of speed detections made locally during icy conditions

375 drivers have been caught speeding over the last 72 hours.

One motorist was travelling at 156 kilometre per hour in a 100 zone on the N15 Drumrat in Donegal. Some examples of speeding detections made by members of An Garda Síochána and Mobile Safety Camera Vans locally include: 84km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the N3, Virginia. 83km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the R188, Drumbear, Monaghan, 80km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on the Dublin Road, Cavan and 96km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the R188, Drung, Cavan.

29 motorists were arrested for drink or drug driving during that same period. Gardaí are repeating their appeal to drivers to Slow Down during the extremely icy weather.