Ireland Man fined €400 for speeding on M6 at Tyrrellspass
Jason Sass, a man, was detected by GoSafe travelling at 142kph in a 120kph zone on the M6 at Killavally, Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath, on 27 April 2024. A fixed charge penalty notice for the speeding was issued but not paid, and he later appeared before Tullamore District Court, where he admitted speeding and Judge Andrew Cody questioned him about his gym clothing. A court report published on 21 February 2025 says the judge fined him €400 and told him to dress appropriately for court in future, though one article's subheading refers to a suspended sentence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced21 Feb
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The vehicle was travelling at 142kph on a road with a 120kph limit.
- Where
- The speeding occurred on the M6 at Killavally, Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath.
- When
- The speeding occurred on 27 April 2024.
- Charges
- A fixed charge penalty notice for the speeding was issued but not paid.
- Investigation
- A GoSafe witness gave evidence about the speed detection.
- In court
- The man appeared before Tullamore District Court and admitted speeding, according to the court report.
- Judge Andrew Cody questioned him about his clothing and asked whether it was an appropriate way to appear in court.
- Sentence
- Judge Cody fined him €400, as reported on 21 February 2025; a subheading of the same article refers to a suspended sentence.
- Other details
- He appeared in court wearing green shorts and a black Liverpool FC zip jacket.
- He said he was coming from a gym in Mullingar and worked for Condron Concrete.
- The judge told him to dress appropriately for court in future.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe vehicle was travelling at 142kph on a road with a 120kph limit. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA fixed charge penalty notice had been issued for the speeding but not paid. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe speeding occurred on the M6 at Killavally, Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe speeding occurred on 27 April 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationA GoSafe witness gave evidence about the speed detection. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe man appeared before Tullamore District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody questioned him about his clothing. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Cody fined the man €400 for the offence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge told the man to dress appropriately for court in future. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe man appeared in court wearing green shorts and a black Liverpool FC zip jacket. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe man said he was coming from a gym in Mullingar and worked for Condron Concrete. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Feb2025Judge tells man who appeared in Tullamore District Court that gym gear is 'unacceptable'
Court report of the sentencing: Jason Sass, admitted speeding at 142kph in a 120kph zone, was fined €400 after a GoSafe detection. The article adds the court appearance, the fine and the judge's remarks about his dress.
convicted, Jason Sass, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jason Sass