Dublin student ‘unfit to drive’ disqualified for speeding on M1
An inexperienced motorist who was late for a flight has been fined and disqualified for speeding on the motorway.
At Drogheda District Court Judge Nicola Andrews said that Bobby Ibidapo (22) was “unfit to drive” after hearing that he had been travelling at 155kmh while behind the wheel of a Volkwagen Golf. The speed limit is 120kmh.
Mr Ibidapo, of Castlegate Crescent, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin, pleaded guilty to a speeding summons. He has no previous convictions.
Barrister Pearse Collins said that his client’s Novice driving licence was up on April 23 next and sought an adjournment.
However, Judge Andrews said the court would be dealing with the case that day.
Gda Alan Macklin testified that the offence occurred at 11.45pm on June 19, 2025, at the M1 southbound Braganstown, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth.
A fixed charge penalty notice which issued went unpaid.
Mr Collins added that the defenant, a Software Engineering student at Tallaght TUD and part-time worker at the college, regretted what occurred. He was late for a flight.
It was his first speeding offence. He previously picked up points when a Learner driver.
The defendant came from a good background and was aware of the consequences, counsel continued.
Judge Andrews remarked that he was “unfit to drive” and imposed an €850 fine and 12-month driving disqualification.
Bail to appeal was set at a personal bond of €1,000 with €1,000 cash lodged.