Man (53) caught driving at 176kmh on Louth motorway loses licence for two years
Olatunji Johnson (53), Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, pleaded guilty to the offence after Gardaí and the judge refused to reduce the charge to careless driving.
Gda Alan Macklin testified that at 11.19am on January 19 last at Athclare, Dunleer, M1 Southbound, he was operating a speed check when he detected an Audi A3 travelling at 176kmh. Traffic was moderate and conditions fair.
Gda Macklin continued that it took a 'considerable distance' for him to catch up with this car but as soon as he came behind it, Mr Johnson pulled over.
Solicitor Dermot Monahan said that his client had no previous convictions.
Mr Johnson was living in Ireland 10 years, married with two children and working part-time in security, earning between €200 and €300.
He co-operated with Gardaí. The loss of his licence would effect his work.
Judge Stephanie Coggans imposed a €350 fine and two-year driving disqualification.
Bail in the event of an appeal was set in a personal bond of €300.
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