Naas Gardai Detect 2 Drivers Speeding Over 120kph

Friday, 12 November 2021 15:34

Court proceedings to follow

Naas Gardaí have detected a motorist speeding at 137kph on the N7.

The driver was stopped and subsequently tested positive for cannabis - arrested, and a fixed charge penalty notice was issued.

Naas Gardaí found this motorist speeding at 137kph on the N7. They were stopped and subsequently tested positive for cannabis and were arrested, and a FCPN was issued.

Proceedings to follow. #SaferRoads #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/MFwzJgDxAC
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 12, 2021

Earlier, Naas Roads Policing Unit detected a driver travelling at a speed of 123kph, in a 60kph zone in the county.

Court proceedings are to follow, where the driver may be fined up to €5,000 & or serve 6 months in prison.

Naas Roads Policing stopped this drive after they were found speeding at 123kph in a 60kph zone.
The driver informed Garda that they were in a hurry to Court.
They earned another trip to Court & now risk losing their licence for 2 years, a €5000 fine & up to 6 months in prison pic.twitter.com/2RNO1AhPBL
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 12, 2021

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