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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10895Dangerous driving · Co. Kildare · 18 Feb 2026

Kildare driver charged with dangerous driving after 116km/h in 60km/h zone

On Wednesday 18 February 2026, a driver was detected travelling at 116km/h in a 60km/h zone on the R407 at Painstown, Co Kildare, during a Garda Day of Action – Slow Down Day. The driver's age, sex and name are not given in the reports. The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving, an allegation that has not been tested in court. Kildare Now reported the charge in February 2026, and the driver will now appear before the courts; no court date or outcome has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged20 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A driver was detected travelling at 116km/h in a 60km/h zone.
Where
The detection took place on the R407 at Painstown, Co Kildare.
When
The detection took place on Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Investigation
The driver was detected by the Naas Roads Policing Unit during a Garda Day of Action – Slow Down Day.
Other details
  • Gardaí asked motorists to slow down during the Day of Action, and the driver was one of the motorists who ignored that message.
  • Gardaí described the speeding as dangerous driving rather than a minor lapse in judgement.
  • The driver's age, sex and name are not given in the reports.
  • Kildare Now reported the detection and charge in February 2026, with the article dated 20 February and bylined 21 February.
Charges
The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving.
In court
The driver will now appear before the courts; no court date has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was travelling at 116km/h in a 60km/h zone. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe driver was detected on the R407 at Painstown. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe detection took place on Wednesday, February 18, during the Garda Day of Action. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe driver will now appear before the courts. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí described the speeding as dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Feb2026
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare driver travelling at 116km/h in 60km/h zone charged with dangerous driving

    Single detection of one driver during the Garda 'Day of Action – Slow Down Day'; the driver's age, sex and name are not given.

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