Gardaí announce Christmas road operations

The Garda has announced two traffic operations will run in Dublin over the Christmas period.

The Garda has announced two traffic operations will run in Dublin over the Christmas period.

From Monday, November 24th, an enforcement campaign that aims to cut drink/drug driving and speed will get under way.

Motors can expect to see mandatory alcohol tests and speed checkpoints throughout the region, and these will be backed by undercover and marked patrols, gardaí added.

The annual Operation Freeflow will begin on Sunday, November 30th.

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This multi-agency approach aims to ensure the rapid movement of public transport by ensuring that routes, clearways, and bus corridors are kept free.

This year will see 166 probation gardaí assigned to the Dublin Metropolitan Region to assist the Traffic Corps.

Jason Michael

Jason Michael

Jason Michael is a journalist with The Irish Times