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Naas RPU (Roads Policing Unit) were carrying out speed enforcement on the N81 Horsepasstown, Co Kildare yesterday (October 12 2025.)
Gardai detected a number of motorcyclists speeding in a 60 km/h zone.
Each received a Fixed Charge Penaly Notice (FCPN) – €160 fine and three penalty points.
A message from An Garda Síochána Kildare stated: “This is a picnic area with a tragic RTC history. With the weather good and more motorcyclists out cruising, we appeal to all motorists — especially motorcyclists — to slow down and respect the speed limits.
“Please slow down — Excessive Speed Kills.
#SlowDown #RoadSafety #GardaTraffic #NaasRPU”
Separately, another speed check was carried out on the N81 Horsepasstown, Kildare recently.
Following public complaints about speeding along this stretch of road, Naas Roads Policing Unit (RPU) conducted a speed check in the 60 km/h zone.
12 Fixed Charge Penalty Notices (FCPNs) issued
8 for excessive speed
A message from An Garda Síochána Kildare stated: “We’re appealing to all motorists — especially motorcyclists — to slow down and respect the speed limits. Every km/h slower could save a life. Excessive speed kills.
"#VisionZero #RoadSafety #SlowDown #ArriveAlive #GardaTraffic #NaasRPU”
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