Those who illegally park in a disabled bay are liable to pay a fine of €150.
Naas Roads Policing Unit encountered a vehicle parked in disabled parking bay without a permit yesterday.
The driver said he just 'ran into the shop for a bottle of gas.' Mobility device deployed, driver was provisional licence holder driving unaccompanied.
Gardai said that the vehicle was impounded and a €150 fine was issued to the driver.
According to new legislation, the €150 fee is to be paid within 28 days, €225 is to paid within the next 28 days and a summons will be issued if the fine is not paid within 56 days.
Kildare Gardai are urging motorists to please respect the disabled parking bays.
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