At a time when there are fewer cars on the roads, there have been Garda reports of excessive speeding both on motorways and on secondary roads.
Some motorists appear to be taking advantage of the lack of traffic in front of them, as there is nothing to regulate how they drive.
Michael Sheridan joined us for The Last Word on Wheels to discuss this and the winners of the World Car of the Year awards.
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