Two motorists detected driving well above the speed limit on busy Mayo road

"This is the second day in a row vehicles have been detected overtaking at high speed."
Two motorists detected driving well above the speed limit on busy Mayo road

Photo from: An Garda Síochána Mayo

Mayo Roads Policing were recently back on the busy N17 when they detected two speeding vehicles. 

The first vehicle was travelling at 170km/h and the second vehicle at 167km/h in a 100km/h zone.

The vehicles had also overtaken a number of vehicles at high speed.

These drivers now face a 2-year driving disqualification, a fine of up to €5,000, or up to 6 months in prison.

An Garda Síochána Mayo stated, "This is the second day in a row vehicles have been detected overtaking at high speed on the N17 in Mayo that has seen a number of serious road traffic collisions and road traffic fatalities over the last number of years. We ask motorists to slow down, drive safely, and arrive alive."

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