Laois gardaí catch learner (17) doing 174kph
The Audi A4 was seized from an unaccompanied learner (17) caught doing 174kph. Photo: An Garda Síochána Laois Offaly
LAOIS gardaí seized a car from an unaccompanied learner (17) who was caught driving at 174kph.
The speed was recorded on the M7 motorway in the county, where the Audi A4 was quickly seized and towed away.
Gardaí said today that the incident could lead to an ‘awkward conversation’, with the owner having to apply to the District Court to have the car returned.
In a social media post titled ‘IS IT A BIRD? IS IT A PLANE?’, An Garda Síochána Laois Offaly said: ‘No ... It's a 17 year old unaccompanied learner permit holder travelling at 174 km/h on the M7. Not exactly the sort of flying lesson we recommend.
‘The vehicle was stopped and promptly seized under Section 109 of the Road Traffic Act.
‘Now comes the awkward conversation. The registered owner, whether that's mammy or daddy, will have to apply to the District Court if they want the car returned.’
Gardaí added: ‘Handing over the keys to an inexperienced driver doesn't just put lives at risk. It can also leave you explaining to a judge why your car should come home.
‘If your son or daughter has recently started driving, have that conversation today. It might be the most important driving lesson they ever receive.’
