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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10803Speeding (exceeding speed limit) · Co. Donegal · 21 Jul 2025

Man fined in absence for speeding in Dungloe

On 21 July 2025, a man, Reese Barton, was allegedly detected travelling at 97 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the R259 at Mhin Mor, Dungloe, Co Donegal. He was charged under Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act after a Fixed Charge Notice was issued and not paid. He failed to attend the February sitting of An Clochan Liath / Dungloe District Court, where he was convicted in his absence. The latest development, reported on 25 February 2026, is a €450 fine, payable within four months.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
Reese Barton, a man, was charged with travelling at 97 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
Where
The offence was alleged to have happened on the R259 at Mhin Mor, Dungloe, Co Donegal.
When
The offence was alleged to have happened on 21 July 2025.
Investigation
  • A GoSafe speed detection van operator gave evidence of detecting the vehicle at 97 km/h.
  • A Fixed Charge Notice was issued but was not paid.
Charges
The charge is contrary to Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act.
In court
  • Reese Barton was due before the February sitting of An Clochan Liath / Dungloe District Court but failed to attend.
  • He was convicted in his absence, with Judge Emile Daly imposing the conviction.
Sentence
A fine of €450 was imposed, to be paid within four months.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatReese Barton was charged with travelling at 97 km/h in a 50km/h zone. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe offence was alleged on the R259 at Mhin Mor, Dungloe. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe offence was alleged to have happened on July 21, 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA GoSafe speed detection van operator gave evidence of detecting the vehicle at 97km/h. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA Fixed Charge Notice was issued but not paid. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defendant failed to attend court and was convicted and fined in his absence. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Emile Daly imposed a conviction and a €450 fine, to be paid within four months. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherDuring National Slow Down Day, GoSafe checked the speeds of 163,146 vehicles. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Feb2026
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Man who failed to attend court fined for driving at 97km/h in 50km/h zone

    Court report of the conviction and fine imposed in absence. The article's opening also gives GoSafe's National Slow Down Day totals, which are background to the case.

    convicted, Reese Barton, male, named, irish (judged from name)Reese Barton