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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 31034Dangerous driving (excessive speed); speeding · Co. Kildare · 7 Feb 2022

Driver arrested for dangerous driving at 169kph on N7, Kildare

A driver was arrested for dangerous driving after the Naas Roads Policing Unit detected a car travelling at 169kph in a 100kph zone on the N7 in Kildare during heavy rainfall on 7 February 2022. Court proceedings are to follow.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested7 Feb
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA car was detected travelling at 169kph in a 100kph zone. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe detection occurred during heavy rainfall. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe Naas Roads Policing Unit were conducting speed checks on the N7. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested for dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtCourt proceedings are to follow. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Feb2022
    Arrestedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare gardaí stop vehicle travelling at 169kph in a 100kph zone

    Reports the arrest of a driver for dangerous driving following a 169kph detection on the N7 during heavy rain.

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