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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí arrest speeding BMW driver on the M7 doing a shocking speed of 178km/h

'This BMW was living up to the slogan — but not in a good way,' gardaí said

Laois Gardaí arrest speeding BMW driver

Picture Credit Laois Offaly Gardai

Laois gardaí have arrested a BMW driver who was detected well over the speed limit in Laois.  

The motorists was driving high powered BMW X6 on the M7 motorway.  

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"This BMW was living up to the slogan — but not in a good way. 

"The Ultimate Driving Machine hit 178km/h on the M7…and straight into Garda a speed check," gardaí stated. 

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They said: "The driver was arrested and charged to appear before Portlaoise District Court.

"Drive smart. Drive legal. Stay safe." 

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