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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11459Road traffic offences (no insurance, no tax, no NCT, learner driving without L-plates) · Co. Kildare

Learner driver attempts to evade gardaí in Derrinturn, Kildare

Naas Roads Policing Unit observed a vehicle in Derrinturn, Co Kildare, that attempted to evade gardaí. The driver, a learner permit holder, was found to have committed several road traffic offences, and the vehicle was seized.

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

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNaas Roads Policing Unit observed a vehicle in Derrinturn that attempted to evade gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe driver overtook two vehicles over a continuous white line at the mouth of a junction. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place in Derrinturn, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe vehicle had no insurance. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was a learner permit holder and was not displaying L-plates. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtCourt proceedings are to follow for no insurance. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceFixed Charge Penalty Notices totalling €540 and three penalty points were issued. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe vehicle was seized under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jan2026
    Otherkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare learner driver attempts to evade gardaí

    Reports a single roadside incident in Derrinturn, Co Kildare, in which a learner driver tried to evade gardaí, with fixed charge penalty notices issued and court proceedings to follow for no insurance. The incident date is given only as "recently".

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