Driving Ban at Naas Court for man without insurance

A man who told the court he bought a new car on the same day he was charged by Gardaí  has been banned from driving for two years.

The accused pleaded guilty to not having a driving licence and insurance on March 22, 2017, at Sallins.

Evidence was given that the accused had seven previous convictions, including dangerous driving, drink driving and public order.

The court heard that on the day that the accused was arrested, he had just purchased the car.

Defence Solicitor,Cairbre Finan, outlined that the landscape gardener by trade has now stopped driving.

Judge Elizabeth Mac Namara ordered that the accused was convicted and fined €100 for not having a driving licence and €150 for non insurance. He was given eight months to pay

Judge Zaidan imposed a two years driving ban.