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Case No. 29963Parking on a pedestrian crossing (traffic violation) · Co. Cork · 23 Sep 2021

Driver fined for parking on pedestrian crossing in Fermoy

On 23 September 2021, a car was parked on a pedestrian crossing near a school in Fermoy, Cork. The offence was observed by Fermoy Community Policing, who noted that plenty of alternative parking spaces were available nearby. A €40 fixed charge penalty was issued to the driver for the traffic violation.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A car was parked on a pedestrian crossing.
Where
The crossing is near a school in Fermoy, Cork.
When
The incident occurred on 23 September 2021.
Investigation
The offence was observed by Fermoy Community Policing.
Sentence
A €40 fixed charge penalty was issued to the driver.
Other details
Plenty of parking spaces were available nearby.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA car was parked on a pedestrian crossing (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe crossing is near a school in Fermoy (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 23 September 2021 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe offence was observed by Fermoy Community Policing (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceA €40 fixed charge penalty was issued to the driver (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherPlenty of parking spaces were available nearby (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Sep2021
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai slam motorist and fine them for terrible attempt at parking near school

    Gardaí from the Fermoy unit issued a €40 FCPN after observing a car parked on a pedestrian crossing near a school, with plenty of alternative parking spaces available.

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