Ireland Case No. 23245Traffic offence (breaking a red light) · Co. Limerick · 26 Dec 2025
Taxi driver convicted of breaking red light in Limerick
Yan Diao, 44, a taxi driver from Castletroy, Limerick, was convicted of breaking a red traffic light in Limerick City on 26 December 2025 and fined €150 at Limerick District Court on 9 October 2026. Judge Patricia Harney preferred the evidence of the Roads Policing Unit inspector over Diao's claim that the light was amber.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced9 Oct
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Key facts
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- whereDiao's address is Caislean Na hAbhann, Castletroy (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 26 December 2025 (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationHe was observed by a senior member of the Roads Policing Unit, Henry Street Garda Station (limerickpost.ie)
- courtYan Diao was convicted of breaking a red traffic light in Limerick City (limerickpost.ie)
- courtDiao contested the charge before Judge Patricia Harney (limerickpost.ie)
- courtDiao represented himself in court (limerickpost.ie)
- courtJudge Harney fixed recognisance in the event of an appeal (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceHe was fined €150 at Limerick District Court (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceHe was given three months to pay the fine (limerickpost.ie)
- otherDiao had no prior convictions (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Oct2026Judge prefers Garda’s evidence to taxi driver’s protestations over breaking red light
Reports the conviction and €150 fine at Limerick District Court, including the judge's reasoning and the accused's self-representation.
convicted, Yan Diao, 44, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Yan Diao