Speeding driver asked to be 'let off' & said he was 'late for the Galway Races'
Gardaí in Kildare were on patrol in a 60km/h zone in Milltown when they spotted a vehicle zooming along at 101km/h, all while it was 'dangerously overtaking on a continuous white line'.
But when stopped, the audacious driver had an excuse ready for officers. The motorist claimed they were 'late for the Galway Races', had "never been in trouble before" and asked if they could be 'let off'.
The driver was slapped with a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice of €240 and received three penalty points.
A Garda spokesperson said: 'Naas Roads Policing Unit recently conducted a speed check in Milltown (60kph zone), where they detected a vehicle travelling at 101kph while dangerously overtaking on a continuous white line.
'When stopped, the driver claimed he was 'late for the Galway Races', stated he had 'never been in trouble before', and asked if he could be 'let off'.
'No Stewards' inquiry required on this occasion. The motorist was issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN) of €240 and received three penalty points.
'Driving like this puts lives at risk. Excessive speed and dangerous overtaking are a recipe for serious — even fatal — collisions. Leave the racing to the horses. Stay safe.'
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