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Drugged up driver caught speeding past primary school in the Midlands at crazy speed
Gardaí have caught a motorist travelling almost double the speed limit close to a primary school.
According to An Garda Síochána, officers were checking for speed offences in Co Longford around 11am on Tuesday morning when they detected the car travelling at 98km/h in a 50km/h zone.
When stopped, they discovered the driver had no insurance and tested positive for cocaine and heroin.
In a statement posted on their official X (formerly Twitter) page, a Garda spokesperson stated: "One day, luck might not be on your side."
We were checking for speed offences in Longford around 11am this morning when we detected this car travelling 98km/h in a 50 zone close to a primary school.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 30, 2024
They had no insurance and tested positive for cocaine and heroin.
One day, luck might not be on your side. #SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/4lTxT0I1q6
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