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


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.