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Case No. 16490Speeding; driving without insurance; no tax · Co. Louth · 25 Jul 2024

Van seized after 110kph detection outside Dunleer, Co Louth

On 25 July 2024, Dundalk Roads Policing Unit was conducting speed checks outside Dunleer, County Louth, when it detected the driver of a van travelling at 110kph in an 80kph zone. Gardaí found the van was not insured and had never been taxed, and the vehicle was seized. The Dundalk Democrat reported on 26 July 2024 that fixed penalty notices had been issued for speeding and for the tax offence. Gardaí say a summons will be issued for the no insurance offence, and no court date has been reported.

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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The driver of a van was detected travelling at 110kph in an 80kph zone.
Where
The detection took place outside Dunleer, County Louth.
When
The speed checks were carried out on 25 July 2024.
Cause
The van was stopped during speed checks by Dundalk Roads Policing Unit.
Investigation
Gardaí found the vehicle was not insured and had never been taxed.
Other details
  • The vehicle was seized.
  • Fixed penalty notices were issued for speeding and for the tax offence.
  • The driver's name, age, sex and nationality are not given in the sources.
  • The Dundalk Democrat published the first report of the incident on 26 July 2024.
Charges
A summons will be issued for the no insurance offence.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver of a van was detected at 110kph in an 80kph zone. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereDundalk Roads Policing Unit conducted speed checks outside Dunleer. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí found the vehicle was not insured and had never been taxed. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeA summons will be issued for the no insurance offence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was seized. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherFixed penalty notices were issued for speeding and tax. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jul2024
    Otherdundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk gardai stop uninsured and untaxed van breaking limit by 30kph

    First report of the Dunleer speed-check detection, with the van's seizure, fixed penalty notices for speeding and tax, and a planned summons for no insurance.

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