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14th Apr 2018

Teenage learner driver arrested for driving car with illegal Irish number plates at 181 km/h

Conor Heneghan

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The motorist will appear in court after being arrested for dangerous driving.

An 18-year-old learner driver was arrested by An Garda Síochána after he was caught driving at a speed of 181 km/h on the M9 on Saturday morning.

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The motorist was arrested for dangerous driving and will face a court appearance in the near future.

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The 18-year-old, a male, was driving a car with illegal yellow Irish plates when pulled over by Naas Roads Policing on Saturday morning, an offence that can bring a fine of up to €5,000.