PICTURES: Motorists caught doing speeds of up to 159km/h on the M9 in Carlow

Carlow Roads Policing Unit performed speed checks on the M9 recently and detected motorists doing speeds up to 159km/h. 

A number of fixed charge penalty notices were issued.

Gardaí said: "Thank you to all drivers who drove within speed limits. Remember each driver should take responsibility for their own vehicle and reduce their own speed."