Kildare motorist detected at almost twice the speed limit
By Ken Phelan
Published 3rd Jul 2026, 13:00 GMT
The motorist was stopped by gardai in Kilberry, Co Kildare
Naas Roads Policing Unit recently detected a motorist travelling at 99km/h in a 50km/h zone in Kilberry, Co Kildare – almost twice the speed limit.
According to gardai, the excuse given for travelling at excess speed was: “Sorry, guard, I'm late for work.”
Proceedings have now commenced against the driver.
A garda spokesperson said of the offence: “Here's a simple time-management tip: set the alarm a little earlier.
“No meeting, shift or deadline is worth risking your life or someone else's. At 99km/h in a 50km/h zone, there is little room for reaction and even less room for forgiveness if something goes wrong.
“Being late for work is a bad start to the day. Not getting there at all is far worse.”