Not so fast! SUV pulling trailer was doing unreal speed on M7 in Kildare

The vehicle and trailer at the scene / NAAS ROADS POLICINGplaceholder image
The vehicle and trailer at the scene / NAAS ROADS POLICING

The driver of this SUV was stopped on the M7 for dramatically exceeding the speed for towing a trailer.

Naas Roads Policing Unit said they stopped the 4x4 travelling at 120kph on the outside lane of the M7.

The legally permitted speed for a vehicle towing this trailer is 80km per hour.placeholder image
The legally permitted speed for a vehicle towing this trailer is 80km per hour.

Gardaí also said the trailer had no brake lights or indicators.

Gardaí said: "The speed limited for towed trailers is 80kph and the driver was also found not to be licensed to tow a trailer."

Court proceedings will follow in coming weeks. 

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