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Concern at 'huge' reduction of garda numbers on road policing duty as road fatalities rise

The number of gardaí assigned to road policing duties has fallen at the same time that road deaths are on the increase, according to figures released by a road safety group. PARC, the road safety organisation, has highlighted the "huge reduction in ...

27 Sept 2023 at 15:00

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Kildare gardaí catch motorists travelling 'well above' speed limit in residential area

Gardaí carrying out speed checks in a residential area of Co Kildare have caught several motorists travelling above the speed limit. According to An Garda Síochána, officers carried out the checks on the Barrettstown Road in Newbridge following ...

11 Apr 2024 at 15:01

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REVEALED: How much have garda road policing numbers dropped? Figures revealed as road deaths increase

Road safety groups have expressed alarm that the number of Garda Road Policing Unit (RPU) personnel has dramatically dropped over the last 15 years, as traffic fatalities continue to spiral in Ireland. The number of RPU personnel has dropped ...

23 Aug 2024 at 13:00

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Two Kildare motorists including taxi driver caught parking in disabled bays

Gardaí in Naas have issued fines to two motorists caught parked in disabled bays. According to An Garda Síochána, the vehicles were caught parked in the bays in Maynooth recently and both drivers received €150 fines. In a statement, a garda ...

15 Jul 2024 at 12:50

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Kildare Gardaí score 'hat trick' off car driven on M4 by unaccompanied learner

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 15:45

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'Chancer' - Car seized after driver speeds away from Naas checkpoint

Kildare gardaí seized a vehicle after a driver was caught turning away from a checkpoint at speed. According to An Garda Síochána, officers from the Naas Roads Policing Unit (RPU) spotted the driver turning and pursued the vehicle. ...

18 Jul 2024 at 07:00

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Gardaí arrest five men after car chase results in collision with two Garda vehicles

Gardaí have arrested five people involved in a car chase which resulted in a collision with two Garda vehicles. According to An Garda Síochána, Gardaí on patrol in Sutton, Dublin 13 on Saturday May 18 attempted to stop a vehicle ...

21 May 2024 at 15:21

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WATCH: Here's what to expect if Gardaí stop you for suspected drug driving

An Garda Síochána have released a video demonstrating what motorists can expect during a roadside drugs test. In the video - posted on X (formerly Twitter) today (March 5) - a Garda is seen asking a motorist for his license and ...

05 Mar 2024 at 17:00

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REAVEALED: How much have garda road policing numbers dropped? Figures revealed as road deaths increase

23 Aug 2024 at 09:51

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Gardaí seize car with 'dangerous defects' including 'complete lack of power steering'

Gardaí have taken a car with several “dangerous defects” off the road. A roads policing unit in Delvin, Co Westmeath, were on patrol when they observed the car with only one working headlight. When gardaí stopped the ...

19 Jan 2024 at 10:26

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Motorist faces court for driving under insurance policy cancelled after ONE day

A driver is facing court after being caught driving under an insurance policy which was cancelled after one day. According to An Garda Síochána, the Clare Roads Policing Unit were on patrol when they were alerted to ...

10 Apr 2024 at 16:56

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Gardaí catch unlicensed driver travelling on national road with FAKE insurance disc

Gardaí have caught an unlicensed driver travelling on a major national road with a forged insurance disc. According to An Garda Síochána, officers were on patrol along the N60 near Roscommon when their Automatic ...

15 Apr 2024 at 14:27

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