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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22989Dangerous driving (speeding) · Co. Kildare

Volkswagen driver charged with dangerous driving after 181km/hr on M1, Kildare

A Volkswagen driver was detected travelling at 181km/hr on the M1 in County Kildare and was arrested and charged with dangerous driving. Gardaí reported that all four tyres were smoking from the heat generated by the speed.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged10 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Volkswagen car was detected speeding at 181km/hr on the M1. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatAll four wheels were smoking from the heat generated by the driver's speed. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2023
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    PHOTOS: All four tyres were smoking after speeding driver was stopped by gardaí

    Article reports the arrest and charge of a driver detected at 181km/hr on the M1, with photos showing all four tyres smoking from the heat.

    suspect, male