Driver fined after undercutting garda inspector on busy Limerick road

A MOTORIST who undertook a garda inspector was fined €300 at Kilmallock Court.

Michael Connors, aged 26, of Clondrinagh Halting Site, Ennis Road pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention.

Inspector Gearoid Thompson, prosecuting, said another garda inspector was driving his personal car in the vicinity of Coonagh Roundabout, Limerick on January 17, 2021.

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“The defendant undertook him on the inside lane at speed,” said Insp Thompson, who added that Mr Connors has 36 previous convictions including seven for theft, nine for criminal damage, burglary, speeding, trespassing and possession of an article.

Solicitor Con Barry said his client wished to apologise and was pleading guilty.

Judge Marie Keane fined Mr Connors €300.