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Case No. 12374Road traffic offence (entering hatched markings of a roadway) · Co. Donegal · 22 Nov 2024

Derry woman fined €250 for illegal overtaking in Inishowen

Emma Doherty was fined €250 at Buncrana District Court after she did not appear to answer a charge of entering hatched markings of a roadway. The offence was observed at Glebe Large, Fahan, on Friday, November 22, 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Oct
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA UK-registered white Nissan Qashai was seen overtaking through hatch markings on the main R238 road. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe offence was observed at Glebe Large, Fahan. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe offence was observed on Friday, November 22, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationSergeant Charlene Anderson gave evidence to the court. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA fixed charge penalty notice was issued less than one week later, on November 28, but it was not paid. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was charged with entering hatched markings of a roadway. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defendant did not appear before Buncrana District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Liddy found the facts proven after hearing the evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceShe was fined €250, with three months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceIf she appealed, the judge set recognisance at €100 cash. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Oct2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Derry woman who illegally overtook another vehicle in Inishowen fined €250 in court

    Reports that the defendant, who did not appear, was fined €250 with three months to pay, after the judge found the facts proven. It also gives the court evidence, including the sergeant's account and an earlier fixed charge penalty notice that was not paid.

    convicted, Emma Doherty, 40, female, named, irish (judged from name)Emma Doherty