The driver has also been arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs.
Laois gardaí have issued a number of fines to the occupants of a car found to be 90km from home.
Officers initially stopped the learner driver for travelling at 156kmph on the M7.
The motorist also failed a roadside drugs test for cocaine and was arrested.
The four passengers were all from different households and couldn't give legitimate reasons for their journey.
Fixed penalty notices have been given to them.
Third Midlands Hospital Asks Patients To Consider Other Treatment Options
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Dovida Midlands Encourages New Caregivers With Training And Guidance
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Offaly TD Calls For More Business Parks To Support Rural SMEs
John Clendennen wants control of business park development shifted from the IDA to local councils.
Applications Open For New Cost Rental Homes Westmeath Town
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President Catherine Connolly was in attendance.
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Offaly Man Marks 500 Platelet Donations
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Teen Banned From Westmeath Local Link Bus After Anti-Social Behaviour
The incident took place on the Mullingar/Castlepollard route.
Government Pledges Over €4bn Investment In Businesses And Tourism By 2030
€400m will be directed towards tourism.
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Brazilian Beef Batch Found In Ireland Ahead Of Mersocur Vote
The Irish food chain received 128 kg of hormone-treated Brazilian beef last year.
Westmeath Woman Plans Dream Trip To New York After Lotto Win
The lucky winner collected her prize today.
Multiple Truck Crashes In Laois
A sequence of truck collisions took place on the M7 this morning.
Breakdown Causing Major Delays On M6
A stricken lorry is responsible for the congestion.
2026 Tullamore Tradfest To Take Place In March
Over 50 events will be held over the weekend of March 27th-29th.
Over 750 Drivers Caught Drink Or Drug Driving Over The Festive Season
A motorist in Laois was caught doing over double the speeding limit.
Laois Council Seeks New Housing Partner For Domestic Abuse Refuge
An application was turned down in November due to funding.
Midlands Meteorologist Issues Snow And Rain Warning As Storm Goretti Hits South
Drivers are warned that poor visibility and isolated flooding could make driving hazardous.
