Speeding still ‘No 1 issue’ for Gardaí as detections surge 50%

Speed continues to be the “No 1 issue” for gardaí as figures show detections jumped by over 50% in the past five years.

And despite warnings over the dangers of driving while using a mobile phone, detections are still higher than in 2007.

Senior officers yesterday launched Operation Focus, a new nationwide road safety campaign which will be rolled out in the next six months.