Fast Lap to Court: Gardaí Catch 'F1 Hopeful' Doing 212kph in Laois

Gardaí say this driving is not acceptable.

Laois Gardaí say a man has been arrested for dangerous driving.  

A motorists has been arrested and charged to appear before Portlaoise District Court. 

The Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the Mercedes on Saturday, after it was observed driving at 212kph on the M7.  

The authorities say unlike a flying lap in Monaco, on a public road there are no trophies, no champagne, and no chequered flags.  

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