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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11673Speeding · Co. Donegal · 23 Dec 2025

Novice driver arrested for speeding at 162kph near Buncrana, Donegal

A novice driver was detected travelling at 162kph in a 100kph zone on the outskirts of Buncrana during a National Slow Down Day speed check. The driver was arrested for speeding and will face a court appearance.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested24 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA novice driver was detected travelling at 162kph in a 100kph speed zone. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe driver was caught on the outskirts of Buncrana. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe driver was arrested for speeding on Tuesday night. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationBuncrana Roads Policing Unit were conducting speed checks as part of their National Slow Down Day enforcement operation. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe driver will face a court appearance. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Dec2025
    Arresteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal driver arrested having been clocked at a speed of 162kph

    Reports one driver's arrest for speeding at 162kph in a 100kph zone on the outskirts of Buncrana, detected by Buncrana Roads Policing Unit during a National Slow Down Day operation; the driver will face a court appearance.

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