Kildare gardai carry out speed checkpoint following residents' concerns

Naas Roads Policing Unit recently carried out a speed checkpoint on the R417 at Kilberry in Co Kildare, following concerns raised by local residents.

Residents have reported that they are struggling to safely exit their driveways due to motorists travelling at excessive speeds.

A number of motorists were detected speeding during the checkpoint.

Offending motorists included:

• 83km/h in a 50km/h zone;
• 81km/h in a 50km/h zone;
• 76km/h in a 50km/h zone;
• 73km/h in a 50km/h zone.

All of the motorists were issued with a €160 Fixed Charge Penalty Notice and three penalty points.

A garda spokesperson said of the operation: “Speeding is not harmless. It reduces your reaction time, increases stopping distance and puts other road users at unnecessary risk.

Slow down. Respect the speed limit. Respect the people who live along this road. SPEED KILLS.”