Naas gardaí conduct 'sting' operation to nab motorists breaking red light

The Roads Policing Unit in Naas conducted an operation to detect motorists breaking a red light in the town. 

The traffic light was located on the Dublin Road at the Kingsfurze Junction.

Breaking a red light carries a €80 fine and three Penalty Points. 

The fine rises to €120 if the €80 is not paid within 28 days. 

If the motorist is convicted in court, five Penalty Points are applied to a driving licence. 

This motorist was arrested and brought to Naas Garda Station.

The motorist, who had a live bench warrant in existence, was then brought straight to court.

This motorist was a Provisional Licence Driver unaccompanied and his vehicle was also impounded under the Road Traffic Act.