Larne: recently qualified driver detected at 111mph

Police in Larne detected a vehicle travelling at 111mph. Image provided by PSNIplaceholder image
Police in Larne detected a vehicle travelling at 111mph. Image provided by PSNI

Police in Larne have issued a road safety reminder after detecting a restricted driver travelling at 111mph.

The motorist, who police say was putting other road users at serious of risk of harm, was stopped by officers on Wednesday evening (August 20).

In a statement the PSNI added: “This driver was clocked travelling at 111mph, which was well over double the speed limit given that the driver had just recently passed their driving test.

Police in Larne detected a vehicle travelling at 111mph. Image provided by PSNIplaceholder image
Police in Larne detected a vehicle travelling at 111mph. Image provided by PSNI

"Speed limits aren't suggestions. They're there to keep us all safe. Every mile per hour over the limit increases the risk of a serious collision. Especially in inexperienced drivers. Always respect the limits and help us keep our communities safe.”

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