Motorist detected travelling at twice speed limit in this Kildare village
By Ken Phelan
Published 11th Jun 2026, 15:30 GMT
NaasRPU apprehended the driver in Ballyshannon, Co Kildare
A Kildare driver was detected travelling at over twice the speed limit in Ballyshannon, recently.
Naas Roads Policing Unit detected the driver travelling at 124km/h in a 60km/h zone during National Slow Down Day, held earlier this week in Co Kildare.
The driver was travelling beside a local school at a busy crossroads.
They will now face prosecution for dangerous driving.
A garda spokesperson said of the offence: “If you think 124 km/h in a 60 km/h zone is 'only a bit over', it's not. It's more than double the speed limit.
“Speed limits are there to protect lives. 124 km/h here is dangerous and will lead to a disqualification from driving and a fine up to €5k.”