Motorist caught speeding at 188km/h on busy Mayo road

The motorist was subsequently arrested and charged.
Motorist caught speeding at 188km/h on busy Mayo road

Picture from: An Garda Síochána Mayo

Mayo Roads Policing Unit were carrying out a speed checkpoint recently on the N5 near Westport when a motorist was detected travelling at a speed of 188km/h in a 100km/h speed zone.

The motorist was subsequently arrested and charged with dangerous driving and will now appear before the courts.

An Garda Síochána Mayo said, "Speeding at this level puts everyone on the road at risk. Slow down. Drive safe. Arrive alive."

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