Two motorists in Waterford caught driving at excessive speeds

Two motorists in Waterford have been caught driving at excessive speeds. 

The Waterford Roads Policing Unit were conducting speed checks on the N25 Waterford by-pass when the drivers were detected exceeding the 100km/h speed limit. 

According to An Garda Síochána, one driver was speeding 47km/h over the limit at 147km/h, while the other was caught travelling at 139km/h. 

They were stopped and Fixed Charged Notices were issued to both drivers. 

It comes as Gardai conduct a national Slow Down campaign urging motorists to take greater care on the roads.