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Case No. 30962Use of mobile phone while driving · Co. Kildare · 12 Apr 2022

Tractor driver stopped for phone use in Kildare

A tractor driver was stopped by Gardaí in Kildare on 12 April 2022 after being observed holding a phone and not watching the road. A Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued for the serious offence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged12 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí stopped the driver of a tractor for a serious offence (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe driver was holding his phone and not watching the road (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Apr2022
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí were forced to intervene and stop this tractor

    Brief report of a tractor driver being stopped for using a phone while driving; a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued.

    suspect, male