Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11837Speeding · Co. Westmeath · 3 Apr 2026

Driver fined €300 for speeding on M6 near Kilbeggan

A 33-year-old Moldovan driver was fined €300 at Tullamore District Court after a garda speed check on the M6 recorded his car at 150km/h in a 12km/h zone. He had not paid the fixed charge notice issued for the offence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 Oct
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe car was driven at 150km/h in a 12km/h zone. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe car was a 2010 Dublin-registered silver Mercedes Benz E Series. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe speed check was carried out on the M6 at Demesne/Mearsparkfarm, Co Westmeath. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe speed check took place at 3.04pm on April 3. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeA fixed charge notice was issued, but it was not paid. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge was satisfied the driver had received the notice and had not paid the penalty. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe driver was fined €300 at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe driver had no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe driver appeared in court unrepresented. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe driver said he had been unable to pay the fixed charge. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2026
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Moldovan Mercedes driver fined €300 for speeding near Offaly border

    Court report on the sentencing of a driver for speeding on the M6 at Demesne/Mearsparkfarm, Co Westmeath, who was fined €300 at Tullamore District Court. Also gives the driver's age, nationality, lack of previous convictions and his explanation for not paying. No existing case matches.

    convicted, Alexandru Berdaga, 33, male, Moldovan, named, non-irishAlexandru Berdaga