Galway's speedsters are getting the point

GARDAI across the county have been told to increase the detection of speeding motorists as part of a major campaign to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Galway’s roads this year.
Figures for motorists caught speeding have jumped by 66 per cent so far this year compared to the same period in 2016 and Galway’s Garda chief warns there will no “take it easy” approach on any route around the county.
Serious injuries have increased by 120 per cent during the first four months of the year in Co Galway, with speed and mobile phone use often factors.
Chief Superintendent Tom Curley says a new initiative targetting drivers aged 17 to 25 is being piloted in Galway.

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