Speeding motorist in Offaly put off the road for two years

A man who drove at speed in Offaly was also driving without insurance or driving licence.

In his evidence to Tullamore district court Garda Darrell Rigney, said he was operating a speed check point on the R423 at Garryhinch, Offaly, when he stopped Tommy Flaherty (28) Upper Hodgestown, Donedea, Kildare.

He was driving at speeds of 91 kilometres in a 50 kilometre zone. The certificate of roadworthiness on his vehicle had expired.

Garda Rigney made a lawful demand for his licence and insurance but Mr Flaherty failed to produce them.

For the offence of driving without insurance Judge Staines fined Mr Flaherty €300 and disqualified him for two years.

For driving without a licence she fined him €100, she fined him another €100 for speeding and for driving with an expired CVR she fined him €100.