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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1471Speeding (exceeding speed limit) · Co. Cavan · 17 Jun 2025

Motorist arrested and charged for speeding at 181km/h in 100km/h zone on N55, Cavan

A motorist was caught driving at 181km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N55 in the Kilcogy area of Cavan on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The Cavan Roads Policing Unit detected the speeding vehicle during a patrol. The motorist was subsequently arrested and charged with exceeding the speed limit. No court date or sentence has been reported as of the latest article on 22 June 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged22 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A motorist was driving at 181km/h in a 100km/h zone.
Where
The incident occurred on the N55 in the Kilcogy area of Cavan.
When
The incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
Investigation
The Cavan Roads Policing Unit detected the speeding vehicle during a patrol.
Charges
The motorist was arrested and charged with exceeding the speed limit.
Other details
Drivers caught exceeding speed limits face a fixed charge fine of €160 and three penalty points, rising to €240 if unpaid within 28 days, and up to €1,000 with five penalty points upon conviction after a court summons.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe motorist was driving at 181km/h in a 100km/h zone. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on the N55 in the Kilcogy area of Cavan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Cavan Roads Policing Unit detected the speeding vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe motorist was arrested and charged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDrivers caught exceeding speed limits face a fixed charge fine of €160 and three penalty points. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFailure to pay within 28 days increases the fine to €240. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAfter 56 days, unpaid fines may lead to a court summons with fines of up to €1,000 and five penalty points upon conviction. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jun2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí nab speeding motorist zooming at 81km/h over speed limit

    Reports the arrest and charging of a motorist caught at 181km/h in a 100km/h zone, and outlines the penalty structure for speeding offences.

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