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Case No. 16893Road traffic offences (unsecured child passenger; learner driving unaccompanied) · Co. Kilkenny

Kilkenny gardaí stop car with unsecured baby and unaccompanied learner driver

Gardaí in Kilkenny stopped a car on an undated recent occasion, as reported by kilkennypeople.ie on 20 June 2024. A front passenger was holding a baby with no child seat, and the driver was a learner driving without a qualified driver. The baby's age and sex, and the name, age, sex and nationality of the people involved, are not given in the sources. Gardaí would not let the driver continue, and a Garda spokesperson called the situation very dangerous and irresponsible. The latest development is that gardaí said penalty points would follow, and no arrest, charge or court outcome is reported.

  1. Reported20 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Where
Gardaí in Kilkenny stopped a vehicle.
When
The stop was recent and undated, and the report was published on 20 June 2024.
What happened
  • The front passenger was holding a baby with no child seat.
  • The driver was a learner driving without a qualified driver present.
Cause
Gardaí stopped the car after noticing the baby was unsecured.
Investigation
A Garda spokesperson described the situation as very dangerous and irresponsible.
Other details
  • The driver was not allowed to proceed any further.
  • Gardaí said penalty points would follow and that far worse consequences were avoided.
  • The articles name no one involved, and give no nationality for anyone.
Charges
No arrest, charge or court appearance is reported in the articles.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereGardaí in Kilkenny stopped a vehicle. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeGardaí stopped the car after noticing the front passenger was holding a baby with no child seat. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationA Garda spokesperson described the situation as very dangerous and irresponsible. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe driver was a learner driving without a qualified driver and was not allowed to continue. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherGardaí said penalty points would follow. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jun2024
    Reportedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny gardaí stop car after spotting unsecured baby, then make another discovery!

    Reports a traffic stop in Kilkenny with two road traffic issues. The article gives no date for the stop beyond calling it recent, and names no one.

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