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Case No. 23528Dangerous driving (speeding) · Co. Laois · 20 Aug 2022

19-year-old facing possible three-year ban for speeding on M7 at Ballydavis, Laois

Natalie Hennessey, 19, of Killmallock, Co Limerick, appeared at Portlaoise District Court on a summons for dangerous driving after allegedly driving at 177kph in a 120kph zone on the M7 at Ballydavis, Laois, on 20 August 2022. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 23 March 2023, offering to reduce it to a Section 52 careless driving charge if she pays €3,500, otherwise she faces a three-year disqualification.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatNatalie Hennessey, 19, of Ballinstona North, Killmallock, Co Limerick appeared in court on a summons for dangerous driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatShe was allegedly driving at 177kph in a 120kph zone. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on the M7 at Ballydavis in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 20 August 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Philip Meagher asked Judge Andrew Cody to reduce the case to a Section 52 careless driving charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 23 March to give the driver time to gather the sum. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceOtherwise the defendant could face a three-year disqualification. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherJudge Cody announced he would charge speeding motorists €500 for every kilometre over 170kph and €1,000 for every kilometre over 180kph. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherJudge Cody mentioned a motorist due before him for driving at 211kph who might face a €36,000 bill. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Dec2022
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Motorist facing possible €36,000 bill, Portlaoise court hears

    Court hearing details including the judge's proposed sentencing framework for speeding offences (€500 per km over 170kph, €1,000 per km over 180kph) and the adjournment to allow the defendant to gather €3,500.

    accused, Natalie Hennessey, 19, female, named, irish (judged from name)Natalie Hennessey