Car with potentially 'catastrophic' defect caught speeding in the Midlands

A bulge similar to the size of a golf ball was found on the tyre of a speeding car near Portlaoise on Friday, according to Laois Gardaí.

Laois Offaly Gardaí issued a statement on July 1 about what they found after they stopped a car that was clocked at 115 kmh in a 80 kmh zone.

"When stopped a rear tyre on the vehicle was found to seriously defective with a golf ball sized bulge visible. A tyre blowing out at high speed could have catastrophic consequences," they said.

Gardaí said Fixed Charge Notices issued for both offences.