# Driver

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# slow down

Driver caught speeding at 173km/h on N7

Gardaí are urging people to slow down this weekend.

30.4k

May 24th 2020, 3:55 PM

# Learner Driver

Learner driver has car seized after speeding with expired permit and no L plate

The Garda Roads Policing Unit stopped the car for a speeding offence in Roscommon town.

38.4k

Sep 29th 2019, 3:08 PM

# Dublin

Witness appeal after woman killed following single-vehicle collision in Howth

The incident occurred at 3.20pm yesterday on Windgate Road, when the car collided with the pillar of a house.

27.9k

Jun 3rd 2019, 8:45 AM

# M7

Member of public helps gardaí arrest dangerous driver who had no licence or insurance

The driver, who crashed into a barrier, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

47.4k

Apr 14th 2019, 4:42 PM

# claire byrne live poll

Most Irish people think there shouldn't be an upper age-limit for drivers

A further 38% said there should be an age limit, but disagreed on what the maximum age for drivers should be.

15.5k

Jan 21st 2019, 11:40 PM

# youth for hire

Teenager (15) questioned over two Kinahan feud murders received over 10 juvenile cautions

Sources said that the JLO system is too lenient.

30.3k

Jan 19th 2019, 7:15 AM

# Gardaí

Over 8,750 drivers were arrested last year on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs

Figures on roads policing detections were released today by gardaí.

24.8k

Jan 1st 2019, 3:59 PM

# Germany

Flights suspended at Hannover Airport after car breaks onto runway

Police arrested the driver.

14.2k

Dec 29th 2018, 5:55 PM

# operation enable

Driver fined after using neighbour's expired disabled permit to park for free near work

The permit was seized by gardaí and the driver was issued with a fixed charge notice.

52.3k

Nov 3rd 2018, 3:33 PM

# aras 18

Complaints after Peter Casey tweets video of himself driving golf ball into water

The businessman and presidential candidate is not commenting on the complaints.

58.1k

Sep 29th 2018, 2:20 PM

# Wexford

Disqualified driver arrested following 100km-long motorcycle pursuit

The driver was arrested after damaging a Garda motorcycle and a car near Clonroche.

28.5k

Aug 1st 2018, 8:45 AM

# Bedford

Man to stand trial in UK accused of causing death of Irishman by dangerous driving

William Corrigan was pronounced dead at the scene in Bedford in February this year.

20.0k

Jul 30th 2018, 6:10 AM

# enniscorthy

Gardaí looking for witnesses to fatal three-car collision

A teenager died in the incident.

13.8k

May 29th 2018, 2:19 PM

# Road Safety Authority

Road users urged to be cautious when out tonight and tomorrow

The RSA has offered tips to people who will be driving during this period, when orange and yellow weather warnings have been issued.

26.7k

Jan 16th 2018, 7:27 PM

# Clonee

Gardaí investigate after taxi driver has phone stolen by two men with 'fake' gun

There has been a spike in similar incidents in the area recently.

22.5k

Jan 1st 2018, 5:45 PM

# stopped

Gardaí seize car after disqualified driver has no insurance and tests positive for alcohol and cocaine

Gardaí tweeted today that a driver was stopped this morning in Dublin.

37.3k

Sep 1st 2017, 10:05 PM

# rising complaints

Taxi driver fined after passenger forced to keep window open because of 'extremely dirty' car

There’s been a 25% rise in complaints about taxis in the first six months of this year.

68.7k

Aug 15th 2017, 7:36 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Is the punishment for not wearing a seatbelt enough to deter drivers?

Drivers caught not wearing one are fined up to €90 and are given three penalty points.

15.2k

Jun 15th 2017, 9:07 AM

# co down

Terrifying ordeal for driver after his car is hijacked by men in high-vis jackets at 'road closed' sign

Two men have been arrested.

26.7k

May 20th 2017, 7:22 PM

# Manhattan

Times Square driver who claimed he 'hears voices' charged with murder

Authorities said there was no evidence the crash was terror-related.

11.1k

May 19th 2017, 7:47 PM

# Courts

Ambulance driver sentenced to 2.5 years for sexual assault of nine-year-old girl

52-year-old John Devereux had been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault.

39.5k

Apr 28th 2017, 4:36 PM

# Tralee

Gardaí thank 'civic-minded locals' who followed driver of crashed car

The driver had left the scene of the crash on foot but was followed by locals in the area.

38.7k

Apr 24th 2017, 6:43 PM

# kilbarrack station

'It's an absolute nightmare': Dart driver on the fear of hitting people on the tracks

A new video shows how dangerous crossing the tracks can be.

35.0k

Apr 23rd 2017, 12:10 AM

# Belfast

Takeaway delivery driver 'very shaken' after car is hijacked

Two men reportedly pulled him from a black Ford Fiesta before driving off in the car.

10.7k

Apr 1st 2017, 3:28 PM

# Barber shop

Documentary on Ireland's barber culture: From trendy city spots to mobile shops at cattle markets

“We wanted to get a lot of different takes on the trade and we got some really good characters and really great stories.”

14.9k

Mar 26th 2017, 11:00 AM

# Mistake

Garda errors led to thousands of drivers being wrongly convicted

Some 147,000 summonses were issued to people who had never been given an opportunity to pay their fine.

28.3k

Mar 23rd 2017, 3:30 PM

# Courts

Man given 3.5 years in jail for recklessly colliding with another car

He had 57 previous convictions,

25.5k

Jan 21st 2017, 9:15 AM

# clean sweep

Driver stopped for not wearing seatbelt - has no licence, insurance, NCT or tax

Their 4×4 was seized and they will appear in court.

51.5k

Jan 9th 2017, 9:15 PM

# Cork

17-year-old driver seriously injured in single vehicle crash

The crash occurred shortly after 7pm when a car struck a wall on a minor road at Lackenroe in Cork.

24.9k

Dec 30th 2016, 10:30 PM

# Guilty

Dublin taxi driver fined €250 after taking man on longer route home

The accountant told the court that he didn’t complain to the driver because “the whole atmosphere was not pleasant”.

50.9k

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Jul 6th 2016, 8:50 PM

# Meath

Appeal for witnesses after woman (25) dies in collision

The woman was seriously injured and later was pronounced dead.

20.9k

Jun 19th 2016, 7:42 AM

# Kilcullen

Driver survives serious crash after losing control in heavy rain

Gardaí have asked motorists to slow down.

29.7k

Jun 16th 2016, 9:06 AM

# Tipperary

Woman dies and two men injured in road collision

The incident occurred this afternoon.

30.0k

Apr 29th 2016, 8:59 PM

# Luas

Siptu isn't happy that Transdev's top boss came from the UK but didn't meet workers

More work stoppage are scheduled for this weekend.

44.5k

172

Mar 31st 2016, 11:05 PM

# prosecute

This truck was spotted by gardaí in Limerick today

The driver had no licence or insurance and will be prosecuted by Limerick County Council.

57.1k

Mar 2nd 2016, 9:41 PM

# Co Louth

Driver flees scene after rolling car onto its roof

This happened in the early hours of this morning.

21.0k

Feb 27th 2016, 3:40 PM

# Dublin Bus

Man who tried to sue after bus driver didn't give him 5c receipt now faces €20k legal bill

The driver had ordered him off the bus and, when he refused, the gardai had been called.

35.5k

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Dec 17th 2015, 8:16 AM

# Texting

Powerful road safety ad shows a split second is all it takes

Just one glance at that text message could make all the difference.

19.5k

Sep 15th 2015, 7:30 PM

# Take a Break

WATCH: This three-year-old taxi driver caused quite a stir in Dublin

He’s pretty good and all.

27.0k

Aug 6th 2015, 12:43 PM

# Thanks

90% of Dublin Bus passengers still thank the driver

Their mammies taught them well.

30.7k

Jul 20th 2015, 3:30 PM