Fined after doing “a doughnut”  in Laois

A fine was handed out to a man who did “a doughnut” in his car in Portlaoise. 

Francisco Garcia(20) of Flat 1, Bergins Flats, Urlingford, Kilkenny did a doughnut at Kylekiproe, Borris Little, Portlaoise on January 14, 2024. 

Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes said the defendant spun the wheels of his car in the forecourt of Supermacs before speeding away. 

Judge Andrew Cody then asked: “Doing a doughnut basically?” Sgt Hughes replied “yes, judge.” 

The defendant said he had never received a fine in the post. 

Judge Cody asked him what kind of car he had been driving. 

The defendant said it was an old Volkswagen car. 

Judge Cody imposed a €300 fine and gave him six months to pay the fine.