The driver was recorded doing double the speed limit.
A driver was detected travelling at 180 km/h on the M8 in Laois.
The car was stopped after being recorded at more than double the speed limit.
It was detected during routine roads policing operations aimed at improving road safety.
The driver is now due to appear before Portlaoise District Court.
Gardaí are urging all road users to slow down and drive within the posted speed limits to help prevent serious collisions.
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