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Sunday World
8 hours ago
- Sunday World
Teen (13) speeding on e-scooter ‘drove recklessly' to avoid capture by Gardaí
The teenager was eventually caught and is now being dealt with through the Juvenile Diversion Programme The teenager was apprehended by Gardaí and the e-scooter was seized. Photo: An Garda Síochána Kildare A teenage boy who was caught speeding on an e-scooter in Co Kildare refused to stop for Gardaí and "drove recklessly' in order to avoid capture. While on patrol in Newbridge in Co Kildare, the Naas Roads Policing Unit spotted a young teenager driving an e-scooter travelling at speeds of up to 50kmh on the R445, despite the law stating that e-scooters must not exceed 20kmh. The teenager was apprehended by Gardaí and the e-scooter was seized. Photo: An Garda Síochána Kildare News in 90 Seconds - June 21st Additionally, e-scooters can only be driven by those aged 16 years and over and must not be fitted with a saddle. The 13-year-old driver of the e-scooter refused to stop for Gardaí and 'drove recklessly' in an attempt to avoid capture by Gardaí. The young teenager was finally apprehended by Gardaí and will now be dealt with under the Juvenile Diversion Programme, while the e-scooter was seized. "E-scooters are not toys, they are motorised vehicles and must be used responsibly,' said a Garda spokesperson. 'Misuse can lead to serious injury and legal consequences. "Let's work together to keep our roads safe.'
Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sunday World
Gardaí arrest multiple drivers who tested positive for cocaine in major drug driving clampdown
A 'very intoxicated' driver who refused to provide a roadside breath specimen was also arrested in Kildare The driver was arrested for intoxicated driving. Photo: An Garda Síochána Kildare Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X Three motorists have been arrested in Co Kildare in quick succession of one another for driving while on cocaine. The Naas Roads Policing Unit were out on patrol when they detected an unaccompanied learner driver speeding at 93kmh in a 60kmh zone on a wet local road at Castlekealy in Caragh. Once Gardaí stopped the vehicle, the driver was checked for drugs and subsequently tested positive for cocaine. The driver was arrested and is due in court, while their car was seized. Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X The next incident happened at Straffan in Co Kildare. The Naas Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle due to an ANPR alert for no insurance. This driver also tested positive for cocaine and was arrested for drug driving. The vehicle was impounded with court proceedings to follow for the driver. Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X Gardaí from the Newbridge Roads Policing Unit also intercepted a vehicle after noticing it was not properly insured. A quick check on the Garda mobility app confirmed the car's insurance had expired in November and had not been insured since. On top of that, the driver also tested positive for cocaine and faces a day in court. Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X Meanwhile, in Maynooth, during a mandatory intoxicant checkpoint at Parson Street lead by the Naas Roads Policing Unit, Gardaí stopped a driver who was not wearing a seatbelt. Gardaí quickly discovered the driver was 'very intoxicated' so insisted on doing a roadside breath test. The driver refused to provide a roadside breath specimen and was arrested and brought to Leixlip Garda Station where Gardaí say they remained 'uncooperative' and again, refused to provide a breath, blood or urine sample. The driver was arrested for intoxicated driving. Photo: An Garda Síochána Kildare This driver has since been charged with three offences and will appear in court soon. "The driver now faces a four-year driving disqualification, a fine of up to €5,000 and up to six months in prison,' said a Garda spokesperson. "Never drive under the influence of drink or drugs. It's dangerous It's illegal. It's never worth the risk,' they concluded. Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X News in 90 Seconds - June 17th
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Drivers caught speeding up to 144kmh in 80kmh zone in Kildare
While conducting a speed check on the R445 at Littleconnell in Co Kildare where the speed limit is 80kmh, the Naas Roads Policing Unit detected numerous motorists travelling at speeds significantly above that limit. One such driver was caught travelling at 144kmh, which is 64kmh over the 80kmh speed limit. Other drivers caught ignoring the speed limit included motorists travelling at 117kmh, 113kmh and 111kmh. Gardaí issued FCPNs to all the speeding drivers who received a €160 fine and three penalty points on their licence. "Speed is a major contributory factor in road traffic collisions,' said a Garda spokesperson. 'Slow down and protect lives,' they urged.
Irish Independent
06-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Drug driver with fake driving licence among nineteen motorists arrested in Kildare for driving under the influence
Members of the Kildare Roads Policing Unit were out on patrol across the county as part of the May bank holiday road safety campaign. During a checkpoint in Kilcock, the Naas Roads Policing Unit spotted a Renault Megane who attempted to avoid the checkpoint. Gardaí managed to stop the driver and discovered they had a fake driving licence, no insurance or tax. The driver also tested positive for cannabis and was subsequently arrested for intoxicated driving and is due to appear in court charged with multiple offences. As well as 19 drivers arrested for intoxicated driving, 29 vehicles were seized for offences such as no insurance and no tax, while a number of disqualified drivers and unaccompanied learner drivers were caught by Gardaí behind the wheel. Countless motorists were also caught speeding across the weekend. During another checkpoint, the Naas Roads Policing Unit caught a motorcyclist on the L1009 at Donadea speeding at 122kmh in a 60kmh zone. Gardaí soon discovered that the motorcyclist was a learner driver with no insurance. Their tax also expired a staggering nine years ago. The motorcyclist was arrested and is due in court at a later date. Meanwhile, in a 50kmh zone in the county, drivers were detected travelling at 90kmh, 89kmh and 83km, while in a 60kmh zone in Co Kildare, one motorists was caught speeding 100kmh.
