Sir, – While it is commendable that the Garda Síochána carried out a nationwide speed check (“National slow down day”, News, September 4th), I would question the decision to advertise this operation in advance.
Drivers forewarned are naturally going to adjust their driving for the day in question, but will more than likely revert to their old habits from tomorrow on knowing that checks are unlikely to happen.
To really make it more effective, the Garda traffic unit should have just proceeded with the operation without any warning in order to get a real picture of people’s driving behaviour.
They also need to carry out these speed checks on a more frequent basis rather than a one-day blitz every now and then. – Yours, etc,
TADHG McCARTHY,
Bray,
Co Wicklow.
