Two drivers in Waterford were fined and given penalty points after getting caught speeding this morning.

One motorist was travelling at 141 kph in a 100 zone, the other was clocked doing 122 kph.

Both incidents happened near Waterford City.

Gardai in Waterford City operating a speed detection checkpoint this morning observed these motorists exceeding the 100 kph zone. Fines and penalty points issued to both drivers pic.twitter.com/i545GrJhaV

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 8, 2021

The fixed-charge fine for driving in excess of the speed limit is €80 and 3 penalty points. You have 28 days to pay your fine. Failure to pay will result in an increased fine of €120 and possibly more penalty points up to a maximum of 5 points.