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Naas

Motorist arrested after being caught driving 173km/h in 80km/h zone

The motorist was driving through an area of road works on the N7 when caught by gardaí.

A MOTORIST IN Co Kildare has been arrested for dangerous driving after be was caught travelling at more than double the speed limit. 

Naas Road Policing Unit caught the motorists driving at 173km/h in a 80km/h zone. 

The motorist was driving through an area of road works on the N7 when caught by gardaí. 

The driver has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving. 

Gardaí noted that the penalty for this is a fine up to €5,000 and a two-year disqualification. 

“This driver ended up speeding their way to a potential disqualification,” gardaí tweeted. 

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