Motorist clocked driving 144km per hour on M9 by Carlow Gardaí

A motorist was arrested after being clocked speeding on the M9.

Carlow Roads Policing Unit using the Garda Mobility App stopped the driver who was travelling at 144km per hour.

An oral fluid test proved positive for cannabis, results of a blood test are due.

The person was arrested and a prosecution’s expected to follow.

It comes as local gardaí have been warning people to not drive while under the influence of an intoxicant after detections across the Kilkenny Carlow garda division increased at a rate higher than the national average – more on that here and here