One driver was caught travelling 40 kilometres over the speed limit.
Five motorists were among those caught speeding during an operation by Gardaí in a midlands town.
Laois Roads Policing detected the drivers while focusing on 'Lifesaver' offences in Mountmellick yesterday morning.
One motorist was caught travelling 40 kilometres over the speed limit, while another was speeding at 88 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone.
Gardaí have issued fixed charge notices to all five drivers.