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Case No. 30066Driving without insurance · Co. Offaly · 24 Jan 2021

Man fined for driving without insurance in Tullamore

Igor Parcheta, a 23-year-old man, was stopped by Garda James Cullinan on the N52 at Arden, Tullamore, on 24 January 2021 for driving without insurance. He appeared in custody at Tullamore District Court, where his solicitor said he was excited about purchasing a new car and had forgotten to insure it. Judge Catherine Staines fined him €200 and did not disqualify him on this occasion.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Sep
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The driver was stopped for driving without insurance after purchasing a new car.
Where
The stop took place on the N52 at Arden, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The incident occurred on 24 January 2021.
Investigation
Garda James Cullinan stopped the driver.
In court
He appeared in custody at Tullamore District Court.
Sentence
Judge Catherine Staines fined him €200 with no disqualification.
Other details
His solicitor told the court he was excited about a new car purchase and had forgotten to insure it.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was so excited about purchasing a new car that he forgot to insure it (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatHis solicitor told the court the accused was changing cars and returning home (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe driver was stopped on the N52 at Arden, Tullamore (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe stop occurred on 24 January 2021 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda James Cullinan stopped the driver (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared in custody at Tullamore District Court (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Catherine Staines fined him €200 (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Sep2021
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Tullamore District Court told 'excited' driver forgot to insure new car

    Reports the court outcome: €200 fine, no disqualification, with the defence explanation that the driver was excited about a new car purchase.

    accused, Igor Parcheta, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Igor Parcheta