Kildare motorist offers novel excuse for breaking the law
By Ken Phelan
Published 22nd May 2026, 13:30 GMT
Updated 22nd May 2026, 14:30 GMT
The driver was detected breaking the 60km/h speed limit on the L7041 in Barretstown, Newbridge
A Kildare motorist recently offered a novel excuse for breaking the law.
The motorist was detected travelling at 97 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the L7041 Barretstown Newbridge by the Roads Policing Unit.
When questioned, the driver said, “I was cleaning my DPF.”
A garda spokesperson said: “For anyone wondering: A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) removes soot from your exhaust.
“It does not remove penalty points. It does not remove court dates. And it certainly does not remove the danger caused by driving at that speed on a public road.
“If your car needs a clean-out, take it for a proper drive. Not a qualifying lap through Barretstown.”
The spokesperson concluded: “Slow down before your excuse becomes part of a far more serious conversation.”