Gardaí to step up battle against dangerous drivers

GARDAÍ yesterday insisted the war against dangerous driving would still be stepped up after end-of-year figures showed massive increases in policing on roads last year.

Figures obtained by the Irish Examiner show how tougher policing of Irish roads saw increased stops on drivers speeding, the non-wearing of seat belts as well as the illegal use of mobile phones.

There was no room for complacency however, warned the head of the force’s traffic corps Assistant Commissioner Eddie Rock.