Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14457Driving without insurance and driving without a licence · Co. Kildare

Driver arrested at Naas checkpoint for no insurance and no licence

A man was stopped at a Naas Roads Policing Unit checkpoint in Naas, Co Kildare, on the night before an article published on 21 February 2025; the exact date is not given. A national database check showed no insurance, no driving licence and no NCT, and a Mobility App check showed he was disqualified from driving despite his claim to have a full licence. He was arrested and taken to Naas Garda Station, where he was charged with no insurance and no driving licence. He is due to appear in court shortly, and no court date or sentence has been reported. His age, name and nationality are not given.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged22 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A car driven by a man was stopped at a checkpoint run by the Naas Roads Policing Unit.
Where
The checkpoint was in Naas, Co Kildare.
When
The stop took place on the night before an article published on 21 February 2025; the exact date is not given.
Investigation
  • A check of the national database of drivers showed the driver had no insurance, no driving licence and no NCT.
  • The driver told gardaí he had a full driving licence.
  • A Mobility App check showed the driver was disqualified from driving.
Other details
The man was arrested and taken to Naas Garda Station.
Charges
The man was charged with no insurance and no driving licence.
In court
The man is due to appear in court shortly; no court date is given.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe stop took place at a checkpoint in Naas, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA database check showed the driver had no insurance, no driving licence and no NCT. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe driver told gardaí he had a full driving licence. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe Mobility App showed the driver was disqualified from driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was charged with no insurance and no driving licence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver was arrested and taken to Naas Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Feb2025
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    ARRESTED: Kildare driver caught out and taken to garda station

    First report of this incident. Says the stop happened 'last night' with no exact date given. Adds that the driver claimed to have a full licence, but a Mobility App check showed he was disqualified, and that he was charged.

    accused, male