Multiple motorists caught exceeding speed limit in this Kildare town
By Ken Phelan
Published 3rd Aug 2026, 11:00 GMT
The motorists were detected as part of Naas Roads Policing Unit’s August Bank Holiday Road Safety Campaign
Naas Roads Policing Unit (NaasRPU) recently held its August Bank Holiday Road Safety Campaign.
As part of the campaign, Naas RPU detected a number of motorists exceeding the speed limit at Old Connell, Newbridge, Co Kildare.
Each driver detected breaking the speed limit received a Fixed Charge Notice of €160 and three penalty points.
Some of the speeds detected by gardaí were:
- 115km/h in an 80km/h zone
- 113km/h in an 80km/h zone
- 109km/h in an 80km/h zone
- 109km/h in an 80km/h zone
A garda spokesperson stated: “If you're in such a hurry that €160 and three penalty points seem like a good investment, we can't help you.
“Speed doesn't save time. It destroys lives.
“Slow down. Your destination will still be there.”