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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 30849Driving without proper licence for towing; vehicle without backlights · Co. Offaly · 10 Jul 2021

Motorist stopped for no backlights on trailer and improper towing licence in Offaly

A driver was stopped by the Garda Commercial Vehicle Unit in County Offaly after his jeep and trailer were found to have no backlights on the trailer. The driver was also found not to have the proper driving licence for towing, the vehicle was seized, and court proceedings have begun.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged10 Jul
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe Garda Commercial Vehicle Unit stopped a jeep and trailer for having no backlights on the trailer (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe driver did not have the proper driving licence for towing (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtCourt proceedings have begun and the driver will be summonsed to appear in court (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was seized at the scene and towed away (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe Garda Commercial Vehicle Unit enforces road transport and traffic legislation in relation to heavy goods vehicles, buses, coaches, small vans and lorries (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jul2021
    Chargedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    That sinking feeling! Motorist left high and dry after being stopped by gardai

    Reports the stop by the Commercial Vehicle Unit, the seizure of the vehicle, and that court proceedings have begun with the driver to be summonsed.

    suspect, male