Novice driver caught racing at 154 km/h by Sligo Leitrim gardaí

A driver was caught travelling at an excessively high speed over the weekend by the Sligo Leitrim Roads Policing Unit.

The motorist had N plates displayed on their vehicle, indicating that they are a novice driver still within the two-year restricted period after passing their driving test.

The driver was recorded travelling at 154 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. 

Gardaí confirmed that the motorist will receive three penalty points and must also pay a €160 fine.

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Accumulating seven penalty points while driving on a novice licence results in automatic disqualification from driving.

In a post on Facebook, An Garda Síochána Sligo Leitrim said,

“Sligo Leitrim Roads Policing Unit were conducting speed checks this morning when they detected a driver travelling at 154 kph in a 100 zone. When stopped the driver was found to be a Novice driver.

"A driver who passed their driving test will be deemed a novice driver for a period of two years and will be disqualified from driving if they accumulate 7 penalty points. 3 points and a €160 fine issued to this driver today. SPEED KILLS!”

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