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Over 1,300 unaccompanied learner drivers had their cars seized so far this year

Gardaí have seized over 1,300 cars from unaccompanied learner drivers so far this year, latest figures show. A total of 586 penalty point notices were issued to novice drivers and motorcycle riders for non-display of an ‘N’ plate already in 2022. ...

12 May 2022 at 18:57

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Learner driver caught driving on wrong side of the road with no lights, insurance or NCT arrested

A learner driver has been arrested after being stopped by Gardai in Cork city while under the influence of drugs. The unaccompanied learner driver was initially stopped by Gardai for driving on the wrong side of the road with no lights on. Upon ...

09 Sept 2023 at 11:46

National News

Shock for unaccompanied learner drivers as gardaí seize cars

Unaccompanied learner drivers had their cars seized in recent days after they were stopped at garda checkpoints. Gardaí confirmed that three cars were seized from drivers who were driving on learner permits, without having a fully qualified ...

27 Mar 2024 at 10:19

National News

Gardaí arrest young learner driver after failed cocaine and alcohol tests

An unaccompanied learner driver has been arrested after failing a roadside drugs and alcohol test. Gardaí in Longford stopped the driver's vehicle for speeding on Friday night, after which it was discovered the young driver had no valid ...

02 Apr 2024 at 16:55

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'Hat trick' - Gardaí catch unaccompanied learner on motorway with no L plates

A learner driver caught travelling unaccompanied on the motorway has been fined by Gardaí. Officers were out in Naas on the M4 when they scored "a hat trick" off the car, which was reportedly described as "in a bad state". According to ...

24 Feb 2024 at 15:35

National News

Gardaí halt and seize car of speeding learner driver on busy motorway

GARDAÍ intervened on the M1 motorway to apprehend a learner driver who was caught driving recklessly in adverse weather conditions. The Dundalk Roads Policing Unit, spotted the offending vehicle speeding at 60kph in the hard shoulder, ...

07 Dec 2023 at 09:59

National News

Gardaí crack down on unaccompanied learner drivers at checkpoint

A JOINT agency checkpoint in Kildare saw the Naas Roads Policing Unit seize five vehicles, taking action against four unaccompanied learner drivers and a disqualified driver. The operation, carried out in Carbury, aimed to ensure the ...

27 Nov 2023 at 12:17

National News

Gardaí seize car as unaccompanied learner neglects to use seat belt on rural road

THE ROADS Policing Unit of An Garda Síochána recently seized a vehicle while out on a routine patrol in Roscommon. The unit which was patrolling in the Ballaghdreen area noticed a vehicle being driven without the driver wearing a ...

03 Nov 2023 at 11:17

National News

Disqualified driver wanted by Gardaí caught at checkpoint in Cork City

A disqualified driver who is the subject of a warrant has been arrested at a Garda checkpoint. According to An Garda Síochána, the arrest occurred at a checkpoint in Cork City recently, during which officers stopped the driver. ...

09 May 2024 at 13:41

National News

Gardaí issue fines and confiscate vehicles of two unaccompanied learner drivers

Gardaí have apprehended two unaccompanied learner drivers in separate incidents. The Dublin East Roads Policing Unit, at different times, observed two vehicles on Dublin's roads displaying L-plates and each being driven ...

03 Feb 2024 at 16:08

National News

Unaccompanied learner driver who tried to play 'hide and seek' with Gardaí also had no tax

An unaccompanied learner driver has been caught trying to play "hide and seek" with Gardaí. According to Gardaí, Dundalk officers were setting up a checkpoint when they noticed the driver's car turn away. When they ...

02 Feb 2024 at 14:47

National News

Irregular public transport among barriers to success for adult learners - AONTAS

The cost-of-living crisis and access to public transport have been identified as barriers to educational success for adult learners in Ireland. The rising cost of fuel, irregular public transport timetables - ...

14 Oct 2022 at 11:50

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