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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1647Speeding (exceeding speed limit) · Co. Mayo · 15 May 2025

Motorist caught speeding at 193km/h in 100km/h zone on N5, Mayo

A motorist was caught driving at 193km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N5 in Mayo on Thursday night, 15 May 2025, by Roads Policing Unit officers and was given a court date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged19 May
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe motorist was driving at 193km/h in a 100km/h zone. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on the N5 in Mayo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Thursday night, 15 May 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationRoads Policing Unit officers were on patrol when they caught the motorist. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe driver was given a court date to explain themselves to a judge. (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. 19 May2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai catch driver speeding at almost 100km/h over speed limit

    Gardaí social media post confirms the speed and location; driver given a court appearance to explain themselves to a judge.

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