Case No. 2011Speeding (exceeding speed limit) · Co. Roscommon · 25 Mar 2025
Lorry driver caught speeding at 91km/h in front of school in Cloontuskert, Roscommon
A lorry driver was caught travelling at 91km/h in a 50km/h zone in front of a school in Cloontuskert, Co Roscommon, on 25 March 2025, and was issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice.
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Key facts
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- whatA lorry was travelling at 91km/h in a 50km/h zone. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe offence occurred in Cloontuskert Village, Co Roscommon, in front of a school. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereCloontuskert is about three kilometres from Lanesborough in Longford. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe offence was detected on the morning of 25 March 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe driver was issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherDrivers caught exceeding speed limits face a fixed charge fine of €160 and three penalty points. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherFailure to pay within 28 days increases the fine to €240. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAfter 56 days, unpaid fines may lead to a court summons with fines of up to €1,000 and five penalty points. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherOn 7 February, the default speed limit on rural local roads was reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Mar2025Gardai nab speeding lorry driver zooming at 91km/h in front of school
Reports the specific speeding offence detected by Gardaí on patrol and the FCPN issued to the lorry driver.
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