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Friday 22 November, 2024

The very best of the Garda Traffic Twitter account

As well as being useful, it’s surprisingly entertaining…

THE GARDAI RUN a useful Twitter account that gives advice and traffic tips to the general public, called @GardaTraffic.

But – this being Ireland – it often gives its followers a bit of an unintended laugh. Here’s the best of the blunders.

Here’s what they had to say to one motorist heading to the Zoo

Thanks for the heads up, Garda. Oh wait

(These tweets were subsequently deleted, but saved over on Reddit.)

Bruce-related banter: the best kind

Bob Jovi. BOB JOVI

#Smart? How about out-smarted?

We’ve cracked it. This cryptic tweet must be a warning about road rage

Miaow. Saucer of milk for Sergeant Sassy

In all seriousness, keep up the good work, lads. And keep up the Zoo, Springsteen and Man Utd chat while you’re at it!

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