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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 30958Speeding; learner driver driving unaccompanied; driving without L plates; driving without tax; driving under the influence of drugs (cannabis) · Co. Kildare

Unaccompanied learner driver arrested for speeding and cannabis driving on R449 Leixlip, Kildare

An unaccompanied learner driver with no L plates displayed was detected speeding on the R449 at Leixlip, Kildare, by the Naas Roads Policing Unit. The driver tested positive for cannabis, the untaxed car was impounded, and proceedings have commenced.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged18 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was an unaccompanied learner driver with no L plates displayed. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe car was untaxed for four months. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cannabis. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe driver was speeding on the R449 at Leixlip. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe Naas Roads Policing Unit detected the driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe car was impounded. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtCourt proceedings have commenced. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Apr2022
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    Unaccompanied learner driver who was speeding and driving under the influence arrested by Kildare gardaí

    Garda Traffic Twitter post reporting the detection, arrest and commencement of proceedings.

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