Ufc, McGregor arrested for dangerous driving in Dublin

The MMA star was driving his Bentley when he was stopped. Released on bail, he faces a fine of € 5,000 or 6 months’ imprisonment. Behind him he has 18 convictions, almost all for violations of the highway code

More trouble for Conor McGregor. The mixed martial arts star was arrested for dangerous driving. The 33-year-old was stopped last night in Dublin while driving his Bentley Continental GT worth around 170,000 euros. McGregor, who has behind him a series of convictions for violations of the highway code, was stopped by the police, who arrested him and confiscated the vehicle, then returned to him.

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McGregor was later released on bail. but he is due to appear before the Blanchardstown District Court next month. In the event of a conviction, the maximum penalty involves a fine of up to 5,000 euros and / or 6 months’ imprisonment. In a statement toIrish Independent, a spokesperson for McGregor said: “Mr McGregor was driving to the gym when he was stopped by the police for alleged traffic violations. He passed drug and alcohol tests at the station.” “The notorious”, UFC star and according to Forbes, an athlete who earned the most in 2021, he has 18 convictions behind him, mainly for road crimes, but also one for assault dating back to several years ago.

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