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Case No. 23011Speeding · Co. Donegal · 7 Jan 2023

Novice driver caught doing 144kph on N13 near Buncrana

A novice driver was stopped by Buncrana Roads Policing Unit on the N13 over the weekend for travelling at 144kph in a 100kph speed zone. The driver will receive three penalty points and a €160 fine.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged8 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was a novice driver. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe driver was travelling at 144kph. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe speed limit in the zone was 100kph. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on the N13. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí from Buncrana Roads Policing Unit stopped the driver. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe driver will receive three penalty points. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe driver will be fined €160. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jan2023
    Chargeddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí nab novice driver doing 144 kph

    Reports the speeding detection by Buncrana Roads Policing Unit and the penalty to be imposed.

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