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Case No. 18419Road traffic offences · Co. Louth

Unaccompanied learner driver caught in Dundalk without tax or insurance

An unaccompanied learner driver tried to avoid a Garda checkpoint in Dundalk, County Louth. Gardaí, who were setting up the checkpoint, found the driver had no L plates, insurance or tax. The report was published on 2 February 2024, and the source does not give the driver's age, sex or nationality. Gardaí seized the car, and a Garda spokesperson said prosecution will follow, though no charge or court date is reported.

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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
An unaccompanied learner driver tried to avoid Gardaí at a checkpoint.
Where
The incident happened in Dundalk, County Louth, where officers were setting up a checkpoint.
When
The incident was reported on 2 February 2024; the exact incident date is not given.
Investigation
  • Gardaí saw the driver's car turn away and caught up with it.
  • The driver was unaccompanied and had no L plates, insurance or tax.
  • A Garda spokesperson said on X that the driver had failed to evade Gardaí.
Other details
Gardaí seized the car from the driver.
Charges
No charge is reported; a Garda spokesperson said prosecution will follow.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn unaccompanied learner driver tried to avoid Gardaí. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe driver was unaccompanied and had no L plates, insurance or tax. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in Dundalk, where officers were running a checkpoint. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationA Garda spokesperson said the driver had failed to evade Gardaí. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtProsecution was due to follow. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherGardaí seized the car from the driver. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Feb2024
    Otherdundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Unaccompanied learner who tried to play 'hide and seek' with Dundalk Gardaí also had no tax

    Reports a Dundalk learner driver who tried to avoid a checkpoint, was found unaccompanied with no L plates, insurance or tax, and whose car was seized. Gardaí said prosecution will follow.

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