As many as 2,100 road-users were detected breaking the speed limit over the first two days of the Easter bank holiday.

The Easter Roads Policing Operation got underway at 7am on Thursday, April 2 and will conclude at 7am on Tuesday, April 7.

In a spell of good news, no fatalities as a result of traffic collisions has been recorded over the weekend to date.

Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority have appealed to road-users, cyclists and pedestrians to be careful over the remainder of the weekend.

Among the most horrifying speed breaks recorded by Gardaí this weekend was a road user traveling at 78km/h in a 50km/hr zone on the Navan Road, Kells Co Meath.

Elsewhere, another motorist was detected doing 102km/h in a 60km/hr zone on the Stillorgan Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin.

A statement from An Garda Síochána said all on-duty Gardaí would be conducting road traffic enforcement activity throughout the weekend.

They said: ‘Gardaí will be placing a particular emphasis on detecting those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs this weekend.

‘At no point is it safe or acceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after having an intoxicant like alcohol or drugs.’

The statement went on to urge motorists to take extra caution around vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

‘Motorists are reminded to always drive within the speed limit,’ they continued.

‘Always wear a seatbelt and never use a mobile phone when driving. Keep distractions out of the vehicle and put your full attention on the road.’

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