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Agriland
4 days ago
- General
- Agriland
Gardaí fine tractor driver for using mobile phone
A tractor driver who was spotted by gardaí using a mobile phone while driving on the main street of a Co. Kildare town has received a fine and points. According to An Garda Síochána Kildare, one of their team – on mountain bike patrol – saw the tractor driver using a mobile phone while driving on the main street of Naas. The driver received a €120 fine and three penalty points were issued under a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN). In a post on social media, An Garda Síochána Kildare said: 'Distracted driving is dangerous – keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone'. According to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), it is an offence to hold a mobile phone in your hand or support it with another part of your body, e.g., between your head and shoulder, while driving. The RSA has also highlighted that anyone caught using their mobile phone while driving will receive a fixed charge of €120, and three penalty points. However if a driver fails to pay the €120 fine, this increases to a fixed charge of €180 after 28 days, and five penalty points, on conviction, are also applied. Gardaí During the June Bank Holiday 2025 weekend roads policing operation to promote road safety, gardaí caught 210 people using a mobile phone while driving. This figure is a reduction on the number of people observed using their phone while driving over the May Bank Holiday weekend – which according to a garda report on the roads policing operation over May 1 to May 6, was 270 drivers. An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, slow down and always choose a speed that is appropriate to the driving conditions, wear your seatbelt, and keep your eyes on the road.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Gardai start crackdown at popular Irish beach spots over ‘bad parking' as fines set to come in
GARDAI have started a crackdown at a popular Cork beaches and will issue fines for "bad parking". Cork has many gorgeous Advertisement But those out enjoying the sunshine on the golden sand this summer will need to be extra careful about their parking. The new More patrols have been added in This includes parking on double yellow lines, blocking footpaths or cars blocking traffic. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS It comes after up to 60 parking tickets were issued in Crosshaven and Myrtleville over a busy period in Cork last June. The fines were primarily for blocking access for other other vehicles, including emergency vehicles. Posting on They said: "Be conscious of parking this weekend! Especially around the beach areas. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Breaking "Increased patrols are being carried out and FCPN's are being issued. "Cards will be placed on some cars in the area to let people know they are issued." Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Gardai continued: "While a ticket may not be on our screen specifically, keep in mind they are being issued. "Fines will be received in the post in two weeks." Advertisement And the advice for road users trekking to beaches in Cork is clear. Gardai warned: "When parking, make sure that you are not endangering other road users or pedestrians and that parking in the area is allowed." ROAD ALERT And in another popular costal spot a separate alert has been issued for road users. Galway County Council have confirmed installation works set to begin on a proposed solar farm at Ballymoneen will Advertisement The section of L7117 in Galway will force its closure this It will facilitate the installation of ducting services along the L7117 to the proposed solar farm at Ballymoneen. And an alternative route for Irish drivers has been confirmed by the county council. Advertisement 1 Gardai will be out in force around Cork beaches Credit: Social Media Collect
Irish Independent
09-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Driver of a bus carrying 40 passengers told Kildare gardaí he didn't notice them chasing him as he was on the phone
Naas Gardaí were out on patrol in Co Kildare recently when they tried to stop a bus carrying 40 passengers. However, the bus driver failed to stop for Gardaí and a Garda chase ensued for over 5km. When the bus finally stopped, the driver said they hadn't noticed the blue flashing lights and sirens following the bus for the last 5km as they were distracted by a phone call. The driver was issued three penalty points and a FCPN for distracted driving. 'Professional drivers have a duty to uphold the highest standards of road safety,' said a Garda spokesperson. 'Distractions behind the wheel, especially mobile phone use, can have devastating consequences. What makes it even more concerning was that the vehicle was carrying 40 passengers. "Thankfully, no incident occurred in this case, but the potential risk was significant. FCPN was issued to include three penalty points.'
