Unaccompanied young learner driver in Offaly caught at shocking speed by gardai

Gardai in Offaly caught a learner driver in the county travelling at an incredible speed on Friday night.

According to gardai, a young driver on a learner permit was clocked at 132kph in an 80kph zone. 

The young motorist was stopped on the R430 in Geashill. 

Gardai say the young motorist's car was seized and a court appearance will follow. 

Gardai said that the young motorist got home alive because Tullamore gardai were there to stop them.