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Case No. 18401Driving without insurance · Co. Laois · 4 Feb 2024

Driver charged after Mercedes seized in Portlaoise

On 4 February 2024, the Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped a Mercedes car in Portlaoise, County Laois, because it was being driven without insurance. Gardaí say the driver gave false details, was arrested, and was found to be disqualified from driving for four years, and the car was seized. The driver, whose age, sex and nationality are not given, has been charged and is to appear before Portlaoise District Court, and no court date is reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged5 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized a Mercedes car from a driver who they say gave false details.
Where
The car was stopped in Portlaoise, County Laois, by the Laois Roads Policing Unit on patrol.
When
The stop took place on 4 February 2024 and was reported on 5 February 2024.
Cause
The car was stopped because it was being driven without insurance.
Investigation
The driver was arrested after giving false details to Gardaí.
Other details
  • The driver was found to be disqualified from driving for four years.
  • The vehicle was seized.
  • The Laois Roads Policing Unit has seized a number of cars from motorists in recent weeks, according to Gardaí.
Charges
The driver has been charged.
In court
The driver is to appear before Portlaoise District Court.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereGardaí seized a Mercedes car from a driver who they say gave false details. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe stop was made by the Laois Roads Policing Unit on patrol in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe car was stopped in Portlaoise because it was being driven without insurance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested after giving false details to Gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver has been charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver is to appear before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe driver was found to be disqualified from driving for four years. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was seized. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Feb2024
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Gardaí seize Mercedes car

    Reports the Portlaoise stop of the uninsured Mercedes, the driver giving false details, the four-year disqualification, the charge and the seizure of the vehicle.

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