Motorist in Westmeath caught speeding on National Slow Down Day

One motorist was caught speeding in Athlone today on National Slow Down Day.

GoSafe checked the speed of 78,911 vehicles and detected 374 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit.

Example of motorists putting themselves and others at risk include:

66km/h in a 50km/h Zone on the Dublin Road, Athlone, Westmeath

An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to drivers to comply with speed limits in order to reduce the number of speed related collisions, save lives and reduce injuries on our roads.

Further updates will follow.