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Case No. 2418Speeding, driving under the influence of drugs (cocaine and cannabis) · Co. Mayo · 3 Feb 2025

Driver arrested for speeding at 166km/h under influence of cocaine and cannabis on N17, Mayo

A driver was arrested by the Mayo Roads Policing Unit after being stopped at 166km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N17 in Knock, Co Mayo, during a bank holiday, and tested positive for both cocaine and cannabis. A court date is to follow.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested4 Feb
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was travelling at 166km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N17. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for both cannabis and cocaine. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe stop took place on the N17 in Knock, Co Mayo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred during a bank holiday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested and a court date is to follow. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe stop was made by the Mayo Roads Policing Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherNew default speed limits on rural local roads will drop from 80km/h to 60km/h starting 7 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2025
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Brazen driver nabbed speeding at 166km/h while under influence of cocaine

    First report of the arrest; driver stopped during bank holiday speed checks by Mayo Roads Policing Unit. Article also notes new rural speed limits (80 to 60 km/h) coming into force on 7 February 2025.

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