Disqualified for driving at 171km/h on M7 motorway

District Mayor Michael Murphy has expressed concern about the speed of traffic in Dromard Crescent in Clonmel

placeholder image — District Mayor Michael Murphy has expressed concern about the speed of traffic in Dromard Crescent in Clonmel

A motorist detected travelling at 171km/h on the M7 motorway was disqualified from driving for three months.

Sabina Kupriene (33), of 46 Hawthorns, Nenagh, county Tipperary was detected driving at 171km/h at Clonagooden, Portlaoise on the M7 motorway on March 27 last.

Garda Stephen O’Hanlon said he stopped her vehicle on the day in question. He said the weather was good and the traffic was light so he decided to issue her with a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice.

However, despite Garda O’Hanlon giving the motorist an opportunity, the fine went unpaid, he told the sitting of Portlaoise District Court.

Judge Andrew Cody fined the woman €200 and disqualified her from driving for three months.