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Last Saturday evening (October 4), Naas Roads Policing Unit, Kildare conducted a high-visibility speed checkpoint on the N7 in tough driving conditions.
They detected a vehicle travelling at 128 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
When the vehicle was stopped, checks through #Mobility live insurance data showed that the driver had no valid insurance.
The vehicle was seized on the spot.
A Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN) was issued for Speeding and Tax.
The driver will face court proceedings for driving without insurance.
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Penalties:
The driver is now subject to a €160 fine and three penalty points on conviction. They must also pay a €60 for driving with no valid tax.
They also face up to a €5,000 fine, a court appearance, five penalty points, and disqualification from driving for having no valid insurance.
A message from An Garda Síochána Kildare stated: “Driving without insurance and exceeding the speed limit puts everyone at risk. Our Roads Policing Units continue to carry out checkpoints to keep our roads safe.
"#NaasRPU #RoadSafety #Speeding #NoInsurance #AnGardaSíochána #Mobility”
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