Teenager home for Christmas in Limerick fined by judge for ‘fishtailing’
Published 15th Apr 2023, 12:33 GMT
A YOUNG man was caught hook, line and sinker by gardai for “fishtailing”.
Rodger Slattery, aged 19, of Ballywilliam, Rathkeale pleaded guilty to careless driving at The Square, Rathkeale on December 21, 2022.
Inspector Gearoid Thompson said gardai were on patrol in Rathkeale.
“The vehicle came out of a junction too fast and fishtailed. He was going too fast on wet ground,” said Insp Thompson.
Kate Cussen, solicitor for Mr Slattery, said her client had recently purchased the car.
“It is a powerful car. He co-operated with gardai. He works in the UK and comes home periodically - he was home for Christmas. His licence is important to him,” said Ms Cussen.
Judge Carol Anne Coolican fined Mr Slattery €400 for careless driving.