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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11393Distracted driving (watching a video while driving) · Co. Kilkenny

Kilkenny driver issued penalty points for watching video while driving

A driver was seen watching a video while driving in Kilkenny City and was issued a fixed charge notice with a fine and penalty points after another motorist reported him to gardaí. Gardaí praised the motorist who made the report.

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

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA driver was reported by another motorist for watching a video while driving in Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place in Kilkenny City. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe offender was seen through his back window. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was still watching a video when he drew alongside the car at lights, and this was captured by a pillar camera on the car. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGardaí contacted the suspect, who made full admissions after viewing the evidence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was issued a fixed charge notice with a fine and penalty points for a breach of Section 51a of the Road Traffic Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2026
    Otherkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny driver makes life saving decision to report serious offence to gardaí

    Reports one specific distracted-driving incident in Kilkenny City. The driver was identified from evidence supplied by another motorist, and a fixed charge notice with penalty points was issued under Section 51a of the Road Traffic Act.

    suspect, male