Case No. 0222Driving unaccompanied on a learner permit · Co. Kildare
Gardaí seize car from unaccompanied learner driver in Kildare
Gardaí in Kildare pulled over a driver who was found to be holding a learner permit and driving unaccompanied. The vehicle, which bore a bumper sticker reading 'The eyes never lie', was seized by An Garda Síochána Kildare. No arrest or charge has been reported, and the driver faces up to four penalty points and a fine of up to €160. The incident was reported on 1 October 2026.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí pulled over an unaccompanied learner driver in Kildare.
- The vehicle was seized by An Garda Síochána Kildare.
- Other details
- The car carried a bumper sticker reading 'The eyes never lie'.
- Learner drivers must be accompanied by someone who has held a full valid licence in the same category for at least two years.
- Unaccompanied learner drivers face up to four penalty points and a fine of up to €160.
- If the vehicle belongs to someone else, the owner risks impoundment and a fine of up to €1,000.
- When
- The incident was reported on 1 October 2026.
5 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí pulled over an unaccompanied learner driver in Kildare. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe vehicle was seized. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherLearner drivers must be accompanied by someone who has held a full valid licence in the same category for at least two years. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherUnaccompanied learner drivers face up to four penalty points and a fine of up to €160. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherIf the vehicle belongs to someone else, the owner risks impoundment and a fine of up to €1,000. (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Oct2026Gardaí seize car from driver: 'The eyes never lie'
Gardaí seized a car from an unaccompanied learner driver in Kildare, noting the car bore a bumper sticker reading 'The eyes never lie'.
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