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05 Sept 2025

Disqualified driver purchased car just one hour before gardaí seized it in Laois

The car was seized, with the driver being taken to Portlaoise District Court

Disqualified driver bought car just one hour before gardaí seized it in Laois

Commenting on this was a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána in the county

Reporter:

Ellie McCarthy

05 Sept 2025 8:04 AM

In a change to usual events, gardaí found themselves offering "financial advice" in Laois yesterday after coming across a very rogue driver. 
On Thursday, September 4, members of the Laois Roads Policing Unit were out on patrol when a vehicle peaked their interest. 
Upon pulling over this Toyota Prius, it was discovered that not only was the driver disqualified from the roads but also in receipt of a live bench warrant. 
As it turns out, the disqualified driver had just purchased the vehicle an hour before this incident in Kildare for €1,000. 
The car was seized, with the driver being taken to Portlaoise District Court.
Commenting on this was a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána in the county. 
They said, "We’re no investment bankers, but here’s what €1,000 could also buy you: 2,500 Freddo bars (better resale value than this Prius), 500 large cappuccinos (at least you’d stay awake on the bus), 4 Electric Picnic tickets (sold-out, unfortunately), a season bus pass (where disqualified drivers actually belong)
"Instead, this €1,000 investment got a court date, no car
"Moral of the story: If you’re disqualified, spending €1,000 on a car is the worst return on an investment you’ll ever see," they concluded. 

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