Model defence saves driver from disqualification

A speeding beauty queen clocked driving at 187km/h on a motorway yesterday escaped a driving ban after a judge praised her honesty.

At Ennis District Court, Gemma Reilly — crowned Miss Limerick in 2010 — was fined €500 after pleading guilty to speeding on the Ennis to Gort motorway on March 3.

Ms Reilly of Riverpoint Apartments, Lower Mallow Street, Limerick City, entered the plea after gardaí clocked her driving her mother’s 12 registered Mercedes 220 at 187km/h in a 120km/h zone at Srangalloon, Crusheen, Co Clare.