You'll never guess where speeding Kildare L driver was coming from!

The Naas Roads Policing Unit performed a Speed Check on the R409 at Halverstown, Co Kildare recently.

They detected a motorist travelling at 99km/h in the 60km/h zone.

This motorist was an Unaccompanied Learner Permit Holder who had no L-plates displayed.

The Nass RPU officer was amazed when told by this motorist they were returning home from a driving lesson!

This vehicle was seized and the driver received €440 in fines as well as 3 penalty points issued.

Gardaí added that the location is an accident blackspot and that road users must observe the speed limits in the area. 

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