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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5104Speeding; driving unaccompanied on a learner permit; no insurance; no L-plate · Co. Kerry

Learner van driver faces court after speeding on N22 at 135 km/h

Gardaí from the Kerry Road Policing Unit detected a learner permit holder driving a van at 135 km/h on the N22, 35 km/h above the limit. The driver, who was unaccompanied and had no insurance, is facing a court appearance.

  1. Reported15 Sep
  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
  • whatGardaí from the Kerry Road Policing Unit detected the driver speeding at 135 km/h on the N22. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe speeding occurred on the N22. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe driver held only a learner permit, was unaccompanied, was uninsured and did not display an L-plate. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe vehicle was detained by gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeA court appearance is to follow for no insurance, and fixed charge notices are to be issued for no L-plates and driving unaccompanied. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe driver is facing a court appearance for the driving. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Sep2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Learner van driver facing court appearance after speeding along N22 at 135 km/h

    Reports a single roadside detection of a learner van driver on the N22 and the vehicle being detained, with a court appearance to follow for no insurance. No names, date of incident or court date given.

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