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Case No. 20199No insurance and no driving licence (e-scooter) · Co. Clare · 29 Jul 2022

No-insurance case against e-scooter owner dismissed at Ennis District Court

Mezis Emenikeonu, a 27-year-old man, was stopped by gardaí on 29 July 2022 on the hard shoulder of the N18 at Clonmoney near Shannon, Co Clare, while on his way to work on an e-scooter. Gardaí seized the e-scooter after he could not produce insurance or a driving licence, and he faced summonses for no insurance and no driving licence. At Ennis District Court his solicitor argued that insuring an e-scooter was impossible and that a conviction would be unfair, and the judge dismissed both summonses, saying it was not safe to convict e-scooter drivers for no insurance while new legislation was being introduced; the dismissal was reported on 26 July 2023.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Mezis Emenikeonu, a 27-year-old man, was stopped while riding an e-scooter.
Where
The e-scooter was clocked on the hard shoulder of the N18 at Clonmoney near Shannon, Co Clare.
When
The stop took place on 29 July 2022.
Other details
  • Emenikeonu was on his way to work at a Supermac's in Shannon when he was stopped.
  • The solicitor said it cost Emenikeonu €150 to retrieve the e-scooter from the gardaí.
  • The outcome of the hearing was reported on 26 July 2023.
Investigation
  • The garda told Emenikeonu to stop and seized the e-scooter after he could not provide insurance or a licence.
  • Emenikeonu's solicitor said he had no argument with the garda over the facts of the case.
Charges
Emenikeonu faced summonses for no insurance and no driving licence.
In court
  • The case was heard at Ennis District Court.
  • The solicitor argued it was impossible for Emenikeonu to obtain insurance for the e-scooter and said it would be unfair to convict his client.
  • The judge said it was not safe to convict e-scooter drivers for no insurance while new legislation was being introduced.
  • The judge dismissed both the no-insurance and no-driving-licence summonses against Emenikeonu.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe e-scooter was clocked on the hard shoulder of the N18 at Clonmoney near Shannon, Co Clare. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe speed check took place on 29 July of the previous year. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe garda told Emenikeonu to stop and seized the e-scooter after he could not provide insurance or a licence. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor argued it was impossible for Emenikeonu to obtain insurance for the e-scooter. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor said it would be unfair to convict his client. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge said it was not safe to convict e-scooter drivers for no insurance while new legislation was being introduced. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge dismissed both the no-insurance and no-driving-licence summonses against Emenikeonu. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherEmenikeonu was making his way to work at a Supermac's in Shannon. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherEmenikeonu's solicitor said he had no argument with the garda over the facts of the case. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said it cost Emenikeonu €150 to retrieve the e-scooter from the Gardaí. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jul2023
    Otherthejournal.ie, first report
    Judge dismisses no-insurance case against e-scooter owner

    Reports the outcome of the court hearing: both summonses were dismissed. Adds the court, the judge's reasoning, the solicitor's arguments and details of the stop on the N18 near Shannon.

    accused, Mezis Emenikeonu, 27, male, namedMezis Emenikeonu