Kildare motorist has vehicle impounded and gets €150 fine for parking in disabled bay

The abuse of disability parking bays remains an issue in Dundalkplaceholder image
The abuse of disability parking bays remains an issue in Dundalk

Driver ran into the shop to get a bottle of gas

Naas Roads Policing Unit encountered a vehicle parked in disabled parking bay without a permit on Sunday.

The driver said he just "ran into the shop for a bottle of gas". Mobility device deployed, driver was provisional licence holder driving unaccompanied.

Gardaí said that the vehicle was impounded and a €150 fine was issued to the driver.

According to new legislation, the €150 fee is to be paid within 28 days, €225 is to paid within the next 28 days and a summons will be issued if the fine is not paid within 56 days.  

Kildare Gardaí are urging motorists to please respect the disabled parking bays.

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