Kildare learner driver stopped by gardai on M7

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Dundalk gardai stop driver on phone who had 'not made calls to organise insurance'

Motorist was caught driving unaccompanied on Kildare's M7 motorway

An Garda Síochána Kildare recently stopped a learner driver on the M7 motorway at Cherryville, Kildare.

Gardaí would like to remind the public:

  • Learner drivers are not allowed on motorways

  • Learners must be accompanied by a qualified driver

  • Learners must have insurance

The following actions were taken against this learner driver:

  • The vehicle was seized by Naas Roads Policing Unit

  • Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued

  • A court appearance is to follow for no insurance

A garda spokesperson said: “Reminder: L plates, a qualified driver, and insurance aren’t optional extras! Stay safe, follow the rules, and keep the learning where it belongs — off the motorway.”

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