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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17612Speeding · Co. Laois

Motorcyclist arrested after detection at 232kph on M7 in Laois

A motorcyclist was arrested after being detected travelling at 232kph on the M7 in Laois, during a 24-hour national speeding crackdown. The arrest was reported on 13 April 2024, with the motorcyclist's sex, age and nationality not given. Gardaí stopped the driver, arrested them and seized the vehicle. No charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested13 Apr
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorcyclist was arrested after being caught at high speed on a motorway in the Midlands. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatGardaí in Laois stopped a motorcyclist who was clocked over 110kph above the speed limit. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe motorcyclist was detected at 232kph on the M7 in Laois. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped the driver, arrested them and seized the vehicle. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí were out for a 24-hour period in a national speeding crackdown. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Apr2024
    Arrestedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Motorcyclist arrested after being caught at truly shocking speed in the Midlands

    Reports the detection speed of 232kph on the M7 in Laois, the arrest, and the seizure of the vehicle, and places the stop within a national speeding crackdown.

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