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Case No. 22769Traffic offence (crossing a continuous white line) · Co. Laois · 17 May 2022

BMW driver fined for crossing continuous white line in Durrow, Laois

Jeremiah Scully, 51, of Stradbally, was fined €400 at Portlaoise District Court for crossing a continuous white line on the R639 in Durrow Townspark on 17 May 2022. He claimed the car in front was too slow, but Gardaí disputed this.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 Jan
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was accused of crossing a continuous white line on the R639 in Durrow Townspark (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe was driving a black BMW at the time (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe claimed he overtook because the car in front was too slow (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatGardaí dispute his claim (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 17 May 2022 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody fined him €400 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is Jeremiah Scully, 51, of Court Square, Stradbally (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has two previous convictions (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jan2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    BMW driver told Laois gardai he illegally overtook as the car in front was too slow

    Reports the court outcome: a €400 fine imposed by Judge Andrew Cody at Portlaoise District Court.

    convicted, Jeremiah Scully, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jeremiah Scully