Speeding driver 'friend' faces Laois court date - the BMW's owner is also in trouble

The driver of a sporty BMW is on fasttrack to a court while its owner is also facing prosecution after being stopped on the M7 motorway in Laois.

Gardaí issued a statement after bring the speeding motorists to a halt on Thursday, May 27.

"Laois Roads Policing Unit earlier today stopped this vehicle on the M7 for a speeding offence. The owner of the vehicle was in the front passenger seat and had allowed his friend to take the car for a drive.