A novice driver in Donegal was caught driving at 44km/h in excess of the speed limit.
The driver was apprehended on Wednesday night.
Gardaí from Buncrana Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle on the N13. Officers had detected the motorist travelling at a speed of 144km/h.
The road in question is governed by a 100km/h speed limit.
The driver will now receive three penalty points and will be fined €160.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Slow down. Save lives.”
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