More than 1,200 drivers were caught speeding during yesterday’s National Slow Down Day.

Gardaí say it’s disappointing, as the total number is an increase on recent 24-hour operations.

Among the motorists detected speeding was a driver caught travelling at 166 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone on the N21 in Adare, County Limerick.

Gardaí say the numbers are evidence some motorists are continuing to ignore speed limits, despite widespread coverage of the importance of safety on Irish roads.

Inspector of Roads Policing in the Waterford-Kilkenny-Carlow Division Paul Donohoe, says the outcome is worrying.

A driver was also detected travelling at 100 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone on the R680 Cork Road in Waterford City.

“A 50km zone is there for a reason. If that motorist had struck a person at 100km/h – there’s literally no chance of survival. You can’t do those speeds where there are pedestrians in the area.”

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