Ban for no show driver at Longford District court

A defendant who failed to show in court to answer road trafficviolations was banned from driving for two years. Janis Bukss (32) of 1 Mostrim Oaks, Edgeworthstown was charged with driving without documentation on May 9, 2021.

Sgt Andy McGauran said that on the date the defendant was stopped at Ballymahon Street, Longford and the officer made the lawful demand for the presentation of documentation.

The court heard Bukss, who had no NCT, said he had booked an NCT and gave an undertaking to produce it along with his insurance to Longford Garda Station, but failed to do so by the deadline.

The defendant did not appear for the court hearing. Noting that thedefendant had no previous convictions Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a conviction with a fine €350 for the no NCT and and further fine of€350 for the no insurance.

The defendant was disqualified from driving for two years.

Judge Owens fixed recognisances in the event of an appeal on the defendant's own bond of €250.