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Ireland Crime

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

Moldovan driver sentenced for speeding on M6 in Westmeath

A 2010 Dublin-registered silver Mercedes Benz E Series was recorded at 150km/h in a 12km/h zone on the M6 at Demesne/Mearsparkfarm, Co Westmeath at 3.04pm on April 3, 2026. The driver, Alexandru Berdaga, a 33-year-old Moldovan man, was issued a fixed charge notice which he did not pay. He appeared unrepresented at Tullamore District Court, where he said he had been unable to pay the charge and had no previous convictions. Judge Andrew Gubbins was satisfied the notice had been received and unpaid, and fined Berdaga €300.

  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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 2010 Dublin-registered silver Mercedes Benz E Series was recorded at 150km/h in a 12km/h zone.
Where
The speed check was carried out on the M6 at Demesne/Mearsparkfarm, Co Westmeath.
When
The speed check took place at 3.04pm on April 3, 2026.
Charges
A fixed charge notice was issued but not paid.
In court
Judge Andrew Gubbins at Tullamore District Court was satisfied the driver had received the notice and had not paid the penalty.
Sentence
The driver was fined €300 at Tullamore District Court.
Other details
  • The driver, Alexandru Berdaga, a 33-year-old Moldovan man, had no previous convictions and appeared unrepresented.
  • The driver said he had been unable to pay the fixed charge.
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