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Case No. 17705Speeding · Co. Laois · 6 Apr 2024

Motorcyclist detected at 232kph on M7 in Laois

A motorcyclist was detected travelling at an alleged 232kph on the M7 in County Laois on 6 April 2024, during a speed check by the Laois Roads Policing Unit. The driver was stopped, arrested and the motorcycle was seized the same day. The driver is not named, and no age, sex or nationality is given in the sources. The latest reported development is the arrest and seizure, with no charge, court appearance or sentence reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested6 Apr
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A motorcyclist was detected travelling at an alleged 232kph.
Where
The detection took place on the M7 in County Laois.
When
The speed check was conducted on 6 April 2024.
Other details
  • Gardaí said the alleged speed was almost double the motorway speed limit.
  • Storm Kathleen had made landfall in Ireland on the same day.
  • Gardaí said behaviour like this has no place on the roads.
  • The driver is not named, and no age, sex or nationality is given.
Investigation
  • The Laois Roads Policing Unit conducted the speed check.
  • The driver was stopped and arrested, and the motorcycle was seized.
Charges
No charge is reported in the sources.
In court
No court appearance is reported in the sources.
Sentence
No sentence is reported in the sources.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorcycle was detected travelling at 232kph. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe motorcycle was detected on the M7 in County Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe speed check was conducted on 6 April 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe driver was stopped and arrested, and the vehicle was seized. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherStorm Kathleen had made landfall in Ireland on the same day. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said behaviour like this has no place on the roads. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Apr2024
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois gardaí detect biker driving 112kmh over the motorway limit

    First report of this incident. Gives the detected speed of 232kph, the Storm Kathleen context, and the garda statement. The driver is not named and no age, sex or nationality is given.

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