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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16492Driving without insurance; driving without a driving licence · Co. Kilkenny

Man convicted of driving without insurance and licence in Kilkenny

Roman Lavu, 47, of Durrow, Co Laois, was stopped by a garda at Bonnetsrath on the N77 in Co Kilkenny on November 28 last, with the year not stated. He initially gave a false name and date of birth before giving his correct details, and the garda found he was disqualified from driving. Lavu pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court, as reported in July 2024, to driving without insurance and without a driving licence. The latest development is that he was fined €500 for driving without insurance, fined €400 for not having a licence, and disqualified from driving for four years.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Roman Lavu, 47, pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court to driving without insurance and without a driving licence.
Where
Lavu was stopped by a garda at Bonnetsrath on the N77 in County Kilkenny.
When
The stop took place on November 28 last, with the year not stated in the articles.
Other details
  • Lavu is listed as being of Durrow, Co Laois.
  • Lavu initially gave a false name and date of birth, then gave his correct details when told he would be taken to the garda station to verify them.
  • Lavu did not produce a licence or insurance within 10 days.
  • Lavu's mother said he is a vulnerable young man.
Investigation
The garda found that Lavu was disqualified from driving.
In court
  • Lavu had five previous convictions, including a two-year driving disqualification.
  • Lavu's solicitor said his client had told him another man had been driving the car.
Sentence
  • Lavu was fined €500 for driving without insurance.
  • Lavu was fined €400 for not having a driving licence and disqualified from driving for four years.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRoman Lavu pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and without a driving licence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereLavu was stopped at Bonnetsrath on the N77. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenLavu was stopped by a garda on November 28, with the year not stated. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe garda found Lavu was disqualified from driving. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtLavu had five previous convictions, including a two-year driving disqualification. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtLavu's solicitor said his client had told him another person had been driving the car. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceLavu was convicted of driving without insurance and fined €500. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceLavu was disqualified from driving for four years. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceLavu was fined an additional €400 for not having a driving licence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherLavu initially gave a false name and date of birth. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherLavu did not produce a licence or insurance within 10 days. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherLavu's mother said he is a vulnerable young man. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jul2024
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Uninsured driver told Kilkenny garda someone else was driving car

    Court report. Adds that Lavu gave a false name and date of birth when stopped, that his solicitor said another man had been driving, that he had five previous convictions, and the fines and four-year disqualification.

    convicted, Roman Lavu, 47, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Roman Lavu