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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20768Road traffic offences (speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, driving while disqualified) · Co. Laois · 10 Jun 2023

Disqualified driver arrested in Ballylinan, Co Laois, for speeding and phone use

On 10 June 2023, the Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle in Ballylinan Village, Co Laois, after it was detected speeding and the driver was seen holding a mobile phone. Gardaí found that the driver was disqualified from driving. The driver was arrested and charged, and the vehicle was seized. The driver is to appear before Athy District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged10 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A disqualified driver was allegedly caught speeding while using a mobile phone.
Where
The vehicle was stopped by the Laois Roads Policing Unit in Ballylinan Village, Co Laois.
When
The vehicle was stopped on the morning of 10 June 2023.
Cause
  • The vehicle was detected travelling above the speed limit.
  • The driver was observed holding a mobile phone.
Investigation
Gardaí stopped the driver and found they were disqualified from driving.
Charges
The driver was arrested and charged.
In court
The driver is to appear before Athy District Court.
Other details
The vehicle was seized.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA disqualified driver was caught speeding while using a mobile phone. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe vehicle was stopped by the Laois Roads Policing Unit in Ballylinan Village. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe vehicle was stopped on the morning the report was published, 10 June 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe vehicle was detected travelling above the speed limit. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe driver was observed holding a mobile phone. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped the driver and found they were disqualified from driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested and charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver is to appear before Athy District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was seized. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jun2023
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Gardai arrest driver stopped for using phone and speeding

    Reports the arrest and charge of a disqualified driver stopped in Ballylinan, with the court venue of Athy District Court and the seizure of the vehicle.

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