Kildare learner driver stopped for having no 'L' plates displayed
By Ken Phelan
Published 25th Aug 2026, 11:30 GMT
The learner driver was also unaccompanied
A learner driver was stopped recently by gardai in Kildare after displaying 'N' plates instead of the required 'L' plates, seemingly in an attempt to avoid detection.
The driver was unaccompanied and had no 'L' plates displayed.
The consequences:
- €280 in Fixed Charge Penalty Notices
- Two penalty points
- Vehicle seized
A garda spokesperson said of the offence: “Trying to disguise your learner status will not make you invisible to Gardaí.
“If you are an unaccompanied learner driver, you are breaking the law. There are no shortcuts, no hiding places and no excuses.”