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Case No. 22027Dangerous driving · Co. Laois · 7 Mar 2023

BMW driver arrested for dangerous driving on M7 near Portlaoise

A BMW driver was arrested after being detected travelling at 191kph on the M7 near Portlaoise on 7 March 2023. The driver was charged with dangerous driving and brought before Portlaoise District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged7 Mar
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA BMW driver was detected travelling at 191kph on the M7 near Portlaoise (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe detection was made by the Laois Roads Policing Unit (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was charged with dangerous driving (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver was brought before Portlaoise District Court (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Mar2023
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Speeding motorist arrested in Laois

    Reports the arrest and charging of a BMW driver detected at 191kph on the M7 near Portlaoise by the Laois Roads Policing Unit.

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