Naas RPU Detect Driver At Almost Double The Speed Limit.

Monday, 16 August 2021 06:55

The motorist is now facing court proceedings.

A motorist in Kildare has been detected at almost double the relevant speed limit.

Naas Roads Policing were operating a speed check in Oberstown recently when they detected a drvier travelling at a speed of 114km/hr in a 60km/hr zone.

Gardai say "Court proceedings are to follow."

Naas Roads Policing were operating a speed check in Oberstown recently when they detected this motorist travelling at a speed of 114km/hr in a 60km/hr zone.

Court proceedings are to follow. pic.twitter.com/qg6JWBPIJb
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) August 15, 2021

In a separate operation, Naas Roads Policing Unit detected several motorists speeding during a check in North Kildare yesterday.

One motorist was found travelling at 124kph in an 80kph zone.

Fines and penalty points have been issued to all drivers.

Naas Roads Policing Unit carried out speed checks in North Kildare this Sunday - several motorists were detected speeding, with 1 motorist found travelling at 124kph in an 80kph zone.

Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued to all.#SlowDown #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/2dwdvDKLe6
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) August 16, 2021

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