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Case No. 20399Road traffic offence (speeding) · Co. Donegal · 9 Jul 2023

Motorcyclist with passenger detected at 159km/h in Newtowncunningham, Donegal

On 9 July 2023, a motorcyclist carrying a pillion passenger was detected by the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit travelling at 159km/h on the N13 road in the Newtowncunningham area, Donegal, where the speed limit is 100km/h. No name, age, sex or nationality for the motorcyclist was given. The detection came while a yellow weather alert for scattered thunderstorms was in place and Met Éireann had warned of spot flooding and poor visibility. A Garda spokesperson issued a plea for all motorists to slow down in the difficult conditions. No arrest, charge or court proceedings were reported.

  1. Reported9 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A motorcyclist with a pillion passenger was detected travelling at 159km/h in a 100km/h speed limit zone.
Where
The detection took place on the N13 road in the Newtowncunningham area, Donegal.
When
The detection occurred on 9 July 2023.
Investigation
The speed detection was made by the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit.
Other details
  • A yellow weather alert was in place for scattered thunderstorms until 8pm, with Met Éireann warning of spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.
  • A Garda spokesperson asked all motorists to slow down due to the poor weather conditions.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorcyclist with a pillion passenger was detected travelling at 159km/h. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe detection took place on the N13 road in the Newtowncunningham area. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe speed limit on that stretch of road is 100km/h. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe detection was made by the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA yellow weather alert was in place for scattered thunderstorms until 8pm that evening. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMet Éireann warned of spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA Garda spokesperson asked all motorists to slow down due to poor weather conditions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jul2023
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Garda plea after motorcyclist with passenger caught speeding

    Initial report of the speeding detection by the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit and a Garda plea for motorists to slow down in poor weather.

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