Driver Arrested for Travelling 210km/h on M8 Near Mitchelstown
Driver arrested after being caught at 210km/h on M8 near Mitchelstown; car seized in Bank Holiday speed operation.
Gardaí have arrested a motorist caught driving at 210km/h on the M8 motorway near Mitchelstown as part of the Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation. The vehicle was also seized following the incident.
The excessive speed, nearly double the 120km/h motorway limit, was detected by Mitchelstown Gardaí during targeted speed checks along the busy Cork to Dublin route. The arrest highlights ongoing concerns about dangerous driving during peak holiday travel periods.
An Garda Síochána confirmed the incident occurred as part of their enhanced Bank Holiday enforcement efforts, which see increased patrols on major routes throughout Cork and beyond. The M8, a key arterial route connecting Cork to Dublin, regularly features in road safety operations due to high traffic volumes.
Speeding at such extreme levels carries severe penalties including substantial fines, penalty points, and potential court appearances. In this case, the immediate arrest and vehicle seizure underscore the serious nature of the offence.
The Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation continues throughout the weekend, with Gardaí maintaining a visible presence on all major routes to ensure motorist compliance with speed limits and road safety regulations.
