Case No. 30022Dangerous driving (speeding) · Co. Kildare · 19 Sep 2021

Motorist charged with dangerous driving at Ardkill, Kildare

A motorist was detected travelling at 172km/h in an 80km/h zone during speed checks at Ardkill in the Carbury area, Kildare, on 19 September 2021. The checks were carried out by the Naas Divisional Roads Policing Unit. The motorist was arrested for dangerous driving and charged to appear in court. Garda Traffic subsequently appealed for motorists to slow down on the roads.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged20 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The motorist was detected travelling at 172km/h in an 80km/h zone.
Where
Speed checks were conducted at Ardkill in the Carbury area, Kildare.
When
The incident occurred on 19 September 2021.
Investigation
The Naas Divisional Roads Policing Unit conducted the speed checks.
Charges
The motorist was arrested for dangerous driving.
In court
The motorist was charged to appear in court.
Other details
Garda Traffic appealed for motorists to slow down on the roads.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe motorist was detected travelling at 172km/h in an 80km/h zone. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereSpeed checks were conducted at Ardkill in the Carbury area. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe motorist was arrested for dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe motorist has been charged to appear in court. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGarda Traffic appealed for motorists to slow down on the roads. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Sep2021
    Kildare Gardaí arrest motorist going more than TWICE the speed limit over the weekend

    Reports the arrest and charging of a motorist detected at 172km/h in an 80km/h zone during a speed check by the Naas Divisional Roads Policing Unit.

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