Kildare motorist detected driving at 206 km/h on M7
Driver now faces charges of dangerous driving and a court appearance
A Kildare motorist driving on the M7 near Naas was recently detected by Naas Roads Policing Unit travelling at an extremely dangerous speed - almost 90 km/h above the designated speed limit.
While on patrol on the M7 recently, gardai detected the motorist travelling at a speed of 206 km/h – well above the motorway speed limit of 120 km/h.
The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving and will now appear in court.
Penalties for dangerous driving include:
Disqualification from driving up to 2 years;
A fine of up to €5,000;
A prison sentence, depending on circumstances, up to 6 months.
A statement from Naas Roads Policing Unit read: “Speeding at this level puts everyone on the road at risk. Drive safe. Arrive alive.
"#RoadSafety #SlowDown #AnGardaSíochána #NaasRPU”
Separately, Naas Roads Policing Unit recently detected a motorist travelling at 162 km/h on the motorway.
The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving.
A spokesperson for Naas Roads Policing Unit said: “Travelling at 162 km/h—42 km/h over the limit—demonstrates a clear disregard for road safety.
“At such excessive speeds, the risk of serious collisions significantly increases, endangering not only the driver but all other road users.”