Kyle Hayes overtook nine cars at 'high speed', court hears, as he's banned from road

Kyle Hayes, the star Limerick hurler, claimed to officers that he did not realize he was speeding before he was stopped. The court heard that Hayes mentioned he had 'run out of road' as a reason for his behavior on the rainy day he was driving dangerously.

The court scene unfolded at Mallow District Court, where Judge Colm Roberts presided over the case. After reviewing the evidence and considering the driver’s explanation, the judge imposed a two-year driving ban and a €250 fine, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense.

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