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Conor McGregor, an MMA fighter, has been banned for six months and fined 1,000 euros for speeding. Leaving the courthouse, he said, "You have to drive safer."
The Irish fighter UFC appeared today before Judge Desmond Zaidan in Naas.
McGregor, 30, was brought to court in Naas just before 2 pm
He is seen smiling as he enters the courtyard, wearing a navy blue suit, a white shirt and a navy blue tie.
He had an umbrella on him as he climbed the steps leading to the courthouse.
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School children and a small group of fans gathered around the entrance to get a glimpse of the fighter as he entered.
McGregor apologized to the court today and said, "I apologize, I forwarded it for him to be paid."
His lawyer, Graham Kenny, said his client was traveling regularly and that he did not want to "disrespect" the court.
He said, "He did not want to disrespect, it was a mistake and he takes it very seriously.
"The fine should have been paid."
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Sgt Michael Keevan told the court that he had arrested McGregor on October 11, 2017 while driving a blue Range Rover on the N7 near Kill, County Kildare, County Kildare.
He added that McGregor was traveling at 154 km / h in an area of 100 km / h.
The sergeant said that he was polite and apologized and said that he did not realize how fast he was going.
Judge Zaidan learned that Mr. McGregor had issued 12 prior convictions for traffic offenses. He stated that Mr. McGregor's conduct was not that of a "pattern of behavior for adolescents".
He found him guilty and sentenced him to a six-month ban and a fine of 1,000 euros.
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