12 cars parked in disabled bays in this Kildare town on Valentine's night

In Naas, Co Kildare on Valentines night, Saturday February 14, Naas Community Gardai came across no less than 12 vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking bays.

Gardaí discovered:

12 cars illegally parked in disabled bays;

Some cars were left empty;

Some with hazard lights on;

One driver stating they were “just collecting fast food”;

Two others claiming they weren’t parked — “only stopped”;

One waiting on pub-goers;

One sitting eating a pizza.

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A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána stated: “Let’s be clear: A disabled parking bay is not a takeaway collection point. It’s not a waiting area. It’s not a “I’ll only be five minutes” spot. And hazard lights are not a free pass.

“These spaces exist for people who genuinely need them — people with mobility issues, families with special needs, elderly drivers. When you take that space, even “just for a minute,” you’re taking it from someone who may have no alternative.”

€150 Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued.

The spokesperson added: “Zero tolerance. Respect isn’t seasonal. It doesn’t switch off after 6pm. And it certainly doesn’t disappear because you fancy a pizza.”