Shocking! Motorist detected speeding on the M8 in Tipperary was travelling at 171km/h

Tipperary Roads Policing Unit carried multiple speed operations across the county on Friday. 

A number of motorists were detected speeding on the M8 including one travelling at 171km/h.

Prosecution has commenced.

Gardaí added: "We also focused on speed enforcement in school zones at finishing times, this time focusing on Dualla, thankfully there were no detections."