Longford-based motorist fined for driving 'emergency' car without insurance
The man is accused of driving without insurance on February 24 this year
A meat factory worker has been given six months to pay a fine of €450, as imposed during a recent sitting of Longford District Court.
Jose Sobrinho of Ballybranigan, Ballymahon, County Longford, stood accused of driving a car without insurance on February 24 this year at Rathmore, Ballymahon, as well as failure to produce a certificate of insurance for the car he was driving on that occasion, within 10 days of the initial offence.
Garda Emma Kiernan of Ballymahon Garda Station was the prosecuting garda involved in the matter.
The court heard that Mr Sobrinho, who originally comes from Brazil and has no previous convictions, “only used the car for emergencies.”
His solicitor, Mr McGarry, told the court that Mr Sobrinho’s 16 year-old daughter was pregnant at the time of the offence and that his client - who currently works in a meat factory - is now responsible for both her and her baby. He said his client was also pleading guilty to the offence.
Taking all factors into account, Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a fine of €450 and gave Mr Sobrinho six months to pay.