'R' driver clocked at 135mph on M1 less than five months after passing test
A Restricted driver clocked travelling at 135mph at the weekend had passed their test less than five months ago, it’s been revealed.
Police officers clocked the high speed while they were on duty on Sunday morning on the M1 motorway.
Roads Policing Officers from Mahon Road were conducting a speed check when they detected a vehicle travelling at 135mph – 90mph more than the driver’s permitted speed limit.
"To make the situation worse the vehicle was also displaying R plates,” police confirmed.
"The vehicle was stopped and the driver confirmed they passed their test less than five months ago.”
The PSNI spokesperson said the matter will be reported to the Public Prosecution Service.