Garda holiday road safety campaign begins

An Garda Síochána in Kildare has launched a major road safety operation for the June Bank Holiday weekend, running from Thursday 28 May to Tuesday 2 June 2026, writes Brian Byrne. Ahead of the busy holiday period, drivers are urged to slow down, put their phones away and never drive under the influence. 

Enforcement activity will be significantly increased across the county, targeting so‑called “Lifesaver Offences” including drink and drug driving, speeding, mobile phone use while driving, seatbelt offences, and dangerous or careless driving.

The operation will focus on the times and locations where the risk of serious collisions is highest. Gardaí are warning that motorists who choose to drink or take drugs and drive, speed, or use their phone behind the wheel should expect to be stopped.

Gardai stress that one bad decision can have devastating consequences for families, communities and emergency services.

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