Laois Gardai clock car at 176kph and stop tractor driver on phone
Laois Gardai have been active on the roads in the past 24 hours detecting one motorist doing 176kph and a tractor driver using a mobile.
Gardai took to social media and said: “No matter how many times we post about speeding some road users still don't get the message. A court appearance awaits for this driver detected driving at 176kph earlier today on the M7 by Laois Roads Policing Unit.”
Gardai said: We appreciate it's a busy time of year for farmers and silage contractors but we urge you to pull in off the road to a safe place to use your phone. Statistics show that people who use a mobile phone while driving are four times more likely to have a crash. It's not worth the risk to you or other road users.”
Gardai said the tractor driver was issued with a fine and penalty points.