Driver arrested after speeding at 174km/h on N17 in Mayo
The Mayo Roads Policing Unit detected the vehicle overtaking a number of vehicles at high speed.
An Garda Síochána yesterday arrested a driver on the N17, who was detected travelling at 174km/h in a 100km/h zone.
The Mayo Roads Policing Unit detected the vehicle overtaking a number of vehicles at high speed.
The driver, who was arrested, will now face a two-year driving disqualification, a fine of up to €5,000, or up to six months in prison.
Writing about the incident on their Facebook page, An Garda Síochána Mayo stated:
“Speeding at this level puts everyone on the road at risk. Slow down. Drive safe. Arrive alive,” they wrote.