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Case No. 6048Careless driving (charge reduced from dangerous driving) · Co. Limerick · 23 Apr 2022

Teacher convicted of careless driving after speeding with two infant children in car, Co Limerick

Katherine Boyle, a 57-year-old teacher, was caught driving at 102 km/h in a 50 km/h zone at Church Quarter, Kilbehenny, Co Limerick, on Saturday, April 23, 2022, with two infant children in the car. She was originally charged with dangerous driving. At Fermoy District Court the judge agreed to reduce the charge, and she was convicted of careless driving and fined €500 with two months to pay. The outcome was reported on 22 April 2024, when her solicitor said she had taken an advanced driving course.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted22 Apr
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Katherine Boyle, a 57-year-old teacher, was caught driving a blue Skoda Octavia at 102 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
Where
The offence happened at Church Quarter, Kilbehenny, Co Limerick.
When
The offence happened on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Cause
Ms Boyle was driving at more than twice the speed limit.
Investigation
Ms Boyle was stopped by a Garda speed check.
Other details
  • Two infant children were in the back of the car.
  • When stopped, Ms Boyle told the Garda, "You were very harsh for stopping me."
  • Ms Boyle was convicted of careless driving.
  • Her solicitor said she has recognised the seriousness of the offence and has taken an advanced driving course.
  • The outcome was reported on 22 April 2024.
Charges
  • Ms Boyle was originally charged with dangerous driving.
  • The judge agreed to reduce the charge to careless driving.
In court
The case was heard at Fermoy District Court.
Sentence
Ms Boyle was fined €500 and given two months to pay.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKatherine Boyle was caught speeding at 102 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe offence happened at Church Quarter, Kilbehenny, Co Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offence happened on Saturday, April 23, 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMs Boyle was originally charged with dangerous driving. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Fermoy District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge agreed to reduce the charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceMs Boyle was fined €500 and given two months to pay. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherTwo infant children were in the back of the car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMs Boyle was convicted of careless driving. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2024
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Teacher driving double speed limit told Garda: 'You were harsh for stopping me'

    Court report on the outcome: the dangerous driving charge was reduced to careless driving, and Ms Boyle was fined €500 with two months to pay. Her solicitor described remorse and an advanced driving course.

    convicted, Katherine Boyle, 57, female, named, irish (judged from name)Katherine Boyle