Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12397Road traffic offence (mobile phone use while driving) · Co. Kildare

Driver caught texting on phone in Naas

Gardaí in Naas, Co Kildare, stopped a vehicle after the driver was seen struggling to stay in their lane. The driver was found to be texting on a mobile phone while driving, and a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was seen struggling to stay in their lane. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereGardaí in Naas, Co Kildare stopped the vehicle. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe driver was texting on a mobile phone while driving, which caused the dangerous road behaviour. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued to the driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí said no message is worth risking a life. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Oct2025
    Otherkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare driver caught texting on phone by Naas Gardai

    Reports a single roadside stop in Naas, the driver's texting, and the issuing of a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice. No existing case matches this incident.

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