Gardaí nab speeding motorist zooming at 81km/h over speed limit
Gardaí have nabbed a speeding motorist zooming at 81km/h over the speed limit.
Officers attached to the Cavan Roads Policing Unit were on patrol along the N55 in the Kilcogy area of Cavan on Tuesday, June 17, when they spotted a driver speeding at 181km/h in a 100km/h zone.
Gardaí confirmed the motorist has since been arrested and charged following the incident.
A Garda spokesperson wrote on social media: 'Cavan Roads Policing unit detected this vehicle on the N55 in the Kilcogy area of Cavan going 181km in a 100km zone. The driver was arrested and charged.'
Drivers caught exceeding speed limits face a fixed charge fine of €160 and three penalty points. Failure to pay within 28 days increases the fine to €240. After 56 days, unpaid fines may lead to a court summons with fines of up to €1,000 and five penalty points upon conviction.
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