PICTURE: Carlow Gardaí intercept the driver of an SUV detected at 177km/h on the M9

Carlow Roads Policing Unit intercepted the driver of this SUV (pictured above) which was detected doing 177km/h on the M9 this week.  

Gardaí said the driver will be issued a summons for dangerous driving.

They added: "Please only essential journeys and obey the rules of the road."