Case No. 30975Dangerous driving (excessive speed) · Co. Kildare

Motorist arrested for dangerous driving at 187km/h on M4, Kildare

A motorist was arrested by the Naas Roads Policing Unit for travelling at 187km/h in a 100km/h zone on the M4 in north Kildare. The driver was charged with dangerous driving at Leixlip Garda Station and is due to appear in court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested30 Mar
  3. Charged1 Apr
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorist was arrested by Kildare gardaí in Newbridge for driving under the influence of cocaine (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe Naas Roads Policing unit observed a car being driven in an erratic manner in the Newbridge area (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cocaine on a roadside test and was arrested (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA driver was detected travelling at 187km/h in a 100km/h zone in Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe car was clocked at a speed of 187km/h. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA motorist was detected travelling at 187km/h in a 100km/h zone. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereNaas Roads Policing Unit was operating speed checks on the M4 in north Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe speed check was on the M4 in north Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested for dangerous driving and brought to Leixlip Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe Naas Roads Policing Unit was operating speed checks. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe suspect was charged and will appear in court soon. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested for dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe driver was brought to Leixlip Garda Station and charged. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe driver will appear in court soon. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherCourt proceedings are to follow (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Apr2022
    Motorist arrested for travelling at 187km/h in a 100km/h zone by Kildare gardaí

    Reports the arrest and charging of a motorist for dangerous driving after being detected at 187km/h in a 100km/h zone on the M4 in north Kildare.

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  2. 1 Apr2022
    DANGEROUS: Driver in Kildare arrested on the spot after very high speed detected

    Initial report of the speed detection, arrest and charging.

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  3. 30 Mar2022
    Motorist arrested by Kildare gardaí in Newbridge for driving under the influence of cocaine

    Initial report of a motorist arrested for cocaine driving in the Newbridge area after being observed driving erratically.

    suspect