Motorist In Kildare Arrested On Suspicion Of Dangerous Driving.

Thursday, 27 May 2021 10:43

Now risks disqualification and/or a possible fine of up to €5,000.

A motorist in Kildare has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Naas Roads Policing Unit detected the motorist at 177kmh in a 120 kmh zone.

Gardai say the driver now faces a court appearance and "risks being disqualified from driving for up to 2 years and a possible fine of up to €5,000."

Naas RPU detected this motorist travelling at 177kmh in a 120 kmh zone. Motorist will now face a dangerous driving charge in court and risks being disqualified from driving for up to 2 years and a possible fine of up to €5,000. #SaferRoads #SlowDown #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/iKSiFJkG2s
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 26, 2021

In a separate operation, numerous speed detections were made during an operation near Sallins last night.

Naas RPU found 4 motorists travelling above the local 80kph speed limit.

One driver was clocked at 114kph.

Fines and penalty points have been issued in all cases.

Naas Roads Policing Unit were performing speed checks near Sallins last night. 4 motorists were detected travelling above the speed limit of 80kph, with the fastest travelling at 114kph. Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued to all involved. #ArriveAlive #SlowDown pic.twitter.com/nIl7Bjfkty
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 27, 2021

While Naas RPU, during a checkpoint, found this driver was an unaccompanied learner with no permit or licence.

The car was seized and proceedings are to follow.

Naas Roads Policing Unit were conducting a checkpoint when they stopped this car. Using the #MobilityApp, it was found that the driver was an unaccompanied learner with no permit or licence.

The car was seized. Proceedings to follow. #SaferRoads #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/iV9OPhBAam
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 27, 2021