Update 5.21pm: Motorists are being urged to reduce speed to save lives on the roads. National Slow Down Day has seen over 10,000 people stopped already with some vehicles in Dublin, Kerry and Monaghan found to be breaking the speed limit by up to 40 kilometres an hour. He said: "By keeping to the speed limit, people will have no issue today or any other day. [quote]Stick strictly to the speed limit however, if the road traffic or weather conditions dictate, reduce your speed further. "We're asking people to stick strictly to the speed limit and then they'll have no problems in relation to penalty points or fines."

Source: Evening echo May 25, 2018 13:30 UTC