Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16181Dangerous driving · Co. Offaly

Motorist arrested for dangerous driving at 135kph in Offaly

A motorist was detected driving at 135kph in a 50kph zone in Offaly, as part of Operation Slow Down by the Offaly Roads Policing Unit. The driver was arrested for dangerous driving, and the arrest was reported on 3 September 2024. The sources do not give the driver's sex, age or nationality. The driver will appear in court, and no court date or outcome has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested3 Sep
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A motorist was arrested after being caught driving at 135kph.
Where
The motorist was detected driving in a 50kph zone in Offaly.
When
The arrest was reported in an article published on 3 September 2024.
Cause
The driver was detected driving at 135kph in a 50kph zone.
Investigation
The Offaly Roads Policing Unit detected the motorist as part of Operation Slow Down.
Charges
The driver was arrested for dangerous driving.
In court
The driver will appear in court, and no court date is given.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
Other details
  • The sources do not give the driver's sex, age or nationality.
  • The incident date is not stated in the sources.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorist was arrested after being caught driving at a truly crazy speed in Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe motorist was detected driving at 135kph in a 50kph zone. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationOffaly Roads Policing Unit detected the motorist as part of Operation Slow Down. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested for dangerous driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver will appear in court. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Sep2024
    Arrestedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Motorist arrested after being caught driving at truly crazy speed in Offaly

    Reports the arrest of a motorist detected at 135kph in a 50kph zone during Operation Slow Down, and that the driver will appear in court. A separate speeding detection on the Clara Road is mentioned but is not part of this case.

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