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Jane Corscadden

Police catch four drivers speeding over 90mph over the weekend in Northern Ireland

Police in part of Northern Ireland have revealed that a number of drivers were caught speeding over 90mph over the weekend.

From right across the Road Policing Maydown unit - which includes the Maydown, Omagh and Enniskillen areas - four drivers were caught on speed cameras breaking speed limits by going upwards of 90mph.

One driver was even caught out speeding at 104mph, and two of the drivers caught were still on their R plates.

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The maximum permitted speed for a motor car or category A1 motorcycle displaying R plates is 45 mph (72km/h), whether or not the vehicle is being driven by a restricted driver.

The high speeds caught by police included 96mph, 98mph, and 100mph.

A driver caught going 100mph over the weekend (NI Road Policing and Safety/Twitter)

In a tweet, NI Road Policing and Safety said: "These speeds were among those detected by Road Policing Maydown over their weekend, from right across their patrol area.

"Two drivers were on their R plates and all will face the consequences of their poor driving decisions. #KeepingPeopleSafe "

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