Wicklow Gardai Say They Will Turn Back And Fine Motorists Exceeding 5Km Travel Restriction

Gardai in Wicklow are warning motorists they will be fined and turned back if they travel beyond the 5 kilometer travel restrictions to beaches and scenic locations in the garden county this weekend.

Last weekend several vehicles were towed away at Magheramore beach while many more were issued fines.

Yesterday more than 100 vehicles were forced to return home from Magheramore and Brittas Bay beaches. The vehicles had come from various locations, including Dundalk and several parts of Dublin.

More than 40 fines were also issued to motorists who had parked their vehicles illegally.