Driver fined after filming garda incident in Kildare
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Gardaí in Kildare have issued a warning to motorists after a driver was caught recording an active incident while passing by in traffic.
Gardaí in Clane were responding to a public order incident when they spotted the motorist using their phone to film the scene.
The driver was stopped and issued with a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice, resulting in a €120 fine and three penalty points.
The an Garda Siochana Kildare Facebook page said the behaviour was both illegal and dangerous, stressing that even momentary distractions can lead to serious collisions. They also noted that officers dealing with live incidents require space and attention from passing drivers.
