Accused of dangerous driving in Laois

A man allegedly drove past a garda checkpoint at speed before doing a handbrake turn at a roundabout and driving towards oncoming traffic.

Joseph Devoy (31) of Ballyadams, Ballylinan appeared in court accused of dangerous driving at Rathbrennan, Portlaoise on April 13 last. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said it would be alleged that the defendant drove a VW Caddy van past a garda checkpoint at speed before doing “a handbrake turn” at a roundabout. He said it would be alleged the driver “swerved into the path of oncoming vehicles” during the incident. 

Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case back to  Portlaoise District Court on June 27.