Gardai in Letterkenny have issued a warning after a driver was caught speeding at 170kph during icy conditions last night.
The driver was traveling in a 100kph zone and there were also roadworks in the area.
A Garda spokesman said ‘Speed can kill. When will that message hit home?
“A driver was detected travelling at 170KPH in a 100KPH zone by Letterkenny roads policing unit overnight.
Road conditions were icy and there were ongoing roadworks in the area. The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving. Speed can kill.
“Do not take that chance. Please slow down”