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Case No. 21633Dangerous driving · Co. Laois · 1 Apr 2023

Driver charged with dangerous driving on M7 in Laois

A motorist was detected speeding at 177kph on the M7 Motorway in wet conditions in Laois on 1 April 2023. Laois Roads Policing were conducting a speed check when the vehicle was recorded. The driver was arrested for dangerous driving. The driver was charged to appear at Portlaoise District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged1 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A motorist was detected speeding at 177kph on the M7 Motorway in wet conditions.
Where
The incident occurred on the M7 Motorway in Laois.
When
The speed check took place on 1 April 2023.
Investigation
Laois Roads Policing were conducting a speed check on the M7 in wet weather conditions.
Charges
The driver was arrested for dangerous driving.
In court
The driver was charged to appear at Portlaoise District Court.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe motorist was caught speeding on the M7 Motorway in wet conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle was detected speeding at 177kph. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationLaois Roads Policing conducted the speed check on the M7 in wet weather conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested for dangerous driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver was charged to appear at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Apr2023
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    A motorist has been arrested for dangerous driving in Laois

    Initial report of the arrest and charge following a speed check by Laois Roads Policing.

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