Several Dublin-based drivers were turned around inside the Kildare border this week as Gardai continue to clampdown on those in the capital who carry out non-essential journeys.
Naas Roads Policing Unit were extremely busy in the first week of the Level 3 lockdown turning back numerous vehicles that had chanced crossing the border which is only 20km+ away.
Operation Fanacht has seen a large increase in patrols across the capital with officers also being deployed from Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth to help with the countywide restrictions.
The op consists of targeted patrols and checkpoints to ensure motorists are complying with current Public Health Regulations in the capital.
Naas Roads Policing said: "Some motorists during Operation Fanacht this week questioned were not on essential journeys outside of Dublin and were engaged and encouraged to turn around and go home."
Under Level 3 lockdown guidelines, people living in Dublin are advised not to travel outside the city and there can be no outdoor gatherings of more than 15 people.
But worryingly, one expert has warned that Dublin could plunge into a state of level 4 or 5 if cases continue to rise.
Level 4
- Household visits - banned
- Indoor gatherings - banned.
- Sports events without spectators would go ahead.
- Further travel restrictions possible
- Schools and colleges would remain open but with restrictions in place.
Level 5 - (Same as lockdown restrictions experienced in March and April)
- Travel restricted to 5km radius of home
- No travel to work allowed
- No indoor or outdoor gatherings
