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Case No. 13546Dangerous driving · Co. Tipperary · 21 May 2025

Tipperary teenager accused of dangerous driving appears in court before Leaving Cert

Renat Rotari, an 18-year-old man, is accused of dangerous driving on the R494 at Cullina, Ballina, Co Tipperary, on 21 May 2025. Gardaí reported seeing an Audi A4 driving at speed over the Killaloe/Ballina bridge, and said it sped off when a middle vehicle turned into an estate, which they believed was an attempt to evade them. The charge is contrary to Section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act. Rotari appeared at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on Tuesday, the day before his first Leaving Cert paper, and the case was adjourned to 1 July so he can plead guilty or confirm he will contest it. The latest development is that adjournment, with no plea recorded in the reports.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Renat Rotari, an 18-year-old man, is accused of dangerous driving.
Where
The alleged dangerous driving took place on the R494 at Cullina, Ballina, Co Tipperary.
When
The alleged dangerous driving took place on 21 May 2025.
Investigation
  • Gardaí reported seeing an Audi A4 driving at speed over the Killaloe/Ballina bridge.
  • The Audi A4 sped off when a middle vehicle turned into an estate, which gardaí believed was an attempt to evade them.
Charges
The charge is contrary to Section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act.
In court
  • Rotari appeared at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on Tuesday, the day before his first Leaving Cert paper.
  • The case was adjourned to 1 July so Rotari could plead guilty or confirm he will contest the case.
Other details
  • The judge said Rotari is a good candidate for the Garda Life-Saver Programme.
  • Rotari said he was sitting the Leaving Cert the following day and that he is working part time.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged dangerous driving took place on the R494 at Cullina, Ballina, Co Tipperary. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged dangerous driving took place on 21 May 2025. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí observed an Audi A4 driving at speed over the Killaloe/Ballina bridge. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe Audi A4 sped off when the middle vehicle turned into an estate, which gardaí believed was an attempt to evade. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeRenat Rotari is accused of dangerous driving. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtRenat Rotari appeared at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on Tuesday. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 1 July so Rotari could plead guilty or confirm he will contest the case. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe judge said Rotari is a good candidate for the Garda Life-Saver Programme. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherRotari said he was sitting the Leaving Cert the following day. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherRotari said he is working part time. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe accused is an 18-year-old school boy. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jun2025
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Judge wishes Tipperary teenager in court 24 hours before Leaving Cert the 'best of luck'

    First report of the case. Adds the court appearance on Tuesday, the accused's age, the Garda account of the Audi A4 on the Killaloe/Ballina bridge, the adjournment to 1 July, and the judge's remarks about the Garda Life-Saver Programme.

    accused, Renat Rotari, 18, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Renat Rotari