Bank Holiday major Roads Policing Operation

An Garda Síochána has launched a major Roads Policing Operation for the May Bank Holiday weekend, writes Brian Byrne, with a heightened Garda presence across the country until 7am on Tuesday, 5 May.

The operation will focus on detecting life-threatening offences, including dangerous driving, speeding, seat belt breaches, mobile phone use and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The enforcement campaign is aimed at preventing serious and fatal collisions during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Road users, particularly motorcyclists, are being urged to take extra care over the weekend.

Twenty-nine motorcyclists died, and 195 were seriously injured on Irish roads in 2025.

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