Speeding Kildare driver already serving disqualification
By Ken Phelan
Published 30th Jun 2026, 10:30 GMT
The driver was stopped on the R402, Carbury, Kildare
While out on patrol recently, Naas Roads Policing detected a motorist breaking the speed limit on Kildare's R402, Carbury.
The driver was detected travelling at 111km/h in an 80km/h zone.
As it transpired, the driver was already serving a three-year court disqualification for drink driving.
The driver was arrested at the scene and has since been charged.
A garda spokesperson said of the incident: “Spoiler alert: disqualified means you're not supposed to be driving. Speeding. Driving while disqualified. A masterclass in making a bad day much worse.”