The driver was caught doing 154 kilometres an hour yesterday.
An under the influence learner driver has been caught speeding at 154 kilometres an hour on a motorway in Laois over the weekend.
The motorist was detected speeding on the M7 motorway yesterday.
Gardaí in Laois say the 'unaccompanied learner driver' was highly intoxicated and the car had no motor tax or valid NCT, and with the ignition engaged via pliers and half a key.
The driver was arrested and the car was seized.
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