An Garda Síochána and GoSafe are conducting a large scale national speed enforcement operation "Slow Down" between 7am this morning, Friday 27th May and 7am Saturday 28th May 2016.

The objective is to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.

Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid, Garda National Traffic Bureau wishes to thank those drivers who continue to be compliant and drive within the speed limit and reiterates the message, to all motorists, drive safely and slow down.

Since 7am this morning GoSafe has checked the speed of 13,454 vehicles with 25 detected travelling in excess of the posted speed limit. Notable speed occurrences this morning:

• 128km/h in a 80 km/h zone on the R240 at Cashel, Carndonagh, Donegal

• 100km/h in a 80 km/h zone on the R238 Lisfannan, Buncrana, Donegal

• 119km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N4 Cloonymeenaghan, Riverstown, Sligo