A speeding motorist has racked up five penalty points, a €160 fine for speeding and dangerous driving, and a fine for breaching for non-essential travel restrictions.
Mayo Roads Policing Unit found the motorist travelling at a speed of 173km/h in a 100km/h zone on a wet road recently.
The vehicle was stopped and the driver issued two FCPNs totalling 5 penalty points and €160 for speeding and dangerous driving. A Covid fine was also issued as the journey was deemed non-essential.
Mayo RPU found this car travelling at a speed of 173km/h in a 100 zone on a wet road.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 6, 2021
The vehicle was stopped and the driver issued 2 FCPNs totalling 5 penalty points and €160 for speeding and dangerous driving.
A Covid fine was issued as the journey was deemed non-essential. pic.twitter.com/tX1hd97udL
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