Kildare motorist travelling almost double the speed limit
By Ken Phelan
Published 3rd Mar 2026, 14:00 BST
The motorist was travelling at 96km/h in a 50 km/h zone
Naas Roads Policing Unit recently carried out a speed enforcement checkpoint in Kilberry, Co Kildare following public complaints.
The location is a 50km/h zone.
During the operation, six detections for speeding were recorded.
The highest of these were the following:
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96km/h
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88km/h
All drivers detected were issued Fixed Charge Penalty Notices (€160) and three penalty points.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána Kildare stated: “Speed limits are in place to protect everyone in our communities — especially in lower speed zones where pedestrian and residential activity is higher.
“Please slow down and drive responsibly.”