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Case No. 22996Dangerous driving · Co. Louth

Driver arrested for dangerous driving after M1 speed detected near Drogheda

A driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving after the Drogheda Roads Policing Unit detected them travelling at 181 km/h on the M1 near junction 14, with all four wheels smoking from the heat generated by the speed.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged9 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was travelling at 181 km/h, 61 km/h over the limit (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAll four wheels were smoking from the heat generated by the speed (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on the M1 near junction 14 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Drogheda Roads Policing Unit detected the vehicle (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested at the scene (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was charged with dangerous driving (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe driver is due to stand in court in the coming weeks (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe maximum penalty for dangerous driving is a fine up to €5,000 or up to 6 months in prison, or both (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jan2023
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai arrest driver after spotting all four wheels 'smoking' due to rule break

    Reports the arrest and charging of a driver for dangerous driving after being detected at 181 km/h on the M1 near junction 14, Drogheda, with all four wheels smoking.

    suspect, male