Naas Court hears how pensioner drives erratically at motorbikes

A 70-year-old man residing with his 93-year-old mother appeared before Naas District Court, facing dangerous driving charges,

It is understood that the accused, when suffering mental health issues, swerves at drivers on motorbikes.

The accused with an address at Blessington, appeared in court on charges of failing to produce a driving licence, no insurance and dangerous driving, at Valleymount, on July 27, 2015.

Garda Fintan Philips outlined how he was driving behind the accused on the day in question when he saw his car 'swerving side to side'. The Garda outlined how the accused would drive slowly up the road, and towards motorcyclists causing them to brake suddenly and swerve on the road.

The court heard how the accused is currently under medical supervision.

The court heard how no injuries were sustained.

Garda Philips said: "It is pretty scary."

Evidence was given that following reports of 'erratic driving' in July 2015, the accused spent five months in a psychiatric hospital.

The court heard allegations of how  the bachelor starts driving at motorcyclists when he does not take his medication.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered a psychiatric report.

The accused has been ordered to appear before Naas District Court, on November 16, next,  for a Probation and Psychiatric Report.

The 70-year-old has received an immediate two years driving ban and is returning for sentence on November 16.