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06 Sept 2025

Shock as motorist in Tipperary is caught speeding at 156km per hour in treacherous conditions

Gardaí apprehended the motorist in question early on Tuesday morning

Shock as motorist in Tipperary is caught speeding at 156km per hour in treacherous conditions

In dangerous wet conditions today, Tipperary’s Roads Policing Units caught several motorists speeding, with one driver detected traveling 156km/h on the M7 running through the Premier County — despite the incessant heavy rain present across the county today.

Authorities are urging drivers to slow down and stay cautious. Wet roads and poor visibility make speeding even more dangerous. 

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