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Case No. 22053Dangerous driving · Co. Kildare · 3 Nov 2020

James Quinn fined €750 and disqualified for dangerous driving on M4 at Kilcock

James Quinn, 28, of Edenderry, Co Offaly, was fined €750 and disqualified for two years at Naas District Court for driving at 165 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the M4 at Kilcock on 3 November 2020. He had an English registration plate on his car and an Irish plate was also found inside, which the judge noted as a distinguishing feature.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Mar
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJames Quinn was detected driving at 165 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the M4 in Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatHe had an English registration plate on his car. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatAn Irish registration plate was also found in his car at the time. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 3 November 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceHe was fined €750 for dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceHe was disqualified for two years. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe road was frosty at the time of the offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe has seven previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherOne previous conviction was for Section 2 assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherOne previous conviction was for driving with no insurance. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNo collision took place despite his driving on the date in question. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe was running late for work on the date in question. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí tell Kildare court that man had different reg plate in his car when he was stopped

    Court sentencing details: fine of €750 and two-year disqualification; presence of a second (English) registration plate noted by the judge; seven previous convictions including Section 2 assault and driving without insurance; no collision occurred.

    convicted, James Quinn, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Quinn