The number of drivers being pulled over by gardaí for speeding has almost doubled so far this year.
They are issuing a warning to everyone using the roads this Bank Holiday weekend.
The number of people being killed in crashes so far year is 90 - seven more than by this time last year.
"What we are trying to say to people is that behaviours are not changing to the levels and to the degree that I would like to see happen, said Assistant Garda Commissioner David Sheahan
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"I am pleading with (motorists) this Bank Holiday weekend to make sure that you take your foot off the pedal, reduce your seat, don't ever get into a car while you are under the influence of drink or an intoxicant and make sure you wear your seat belt."
