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26 Mar 2026

Gardai seize car from learner driver near Offaly border for multiple offences

Gardai seize car from learner driver near Offaly border for multiple offences

Gardai seize car from learner driver near Offaly border for multiple offences

Gardai seize car from learner driver near Offaly border for multiple offences

Gardaí in Tipperary caught a reckless driver who was not only speeding over the weekend. 

Behind the wheel they found a learner driver who was in the car and accompanied but was also uninsured.

Gardaí seized the car on the spot and they say a court is set to follow.

In a post on social media, Gardaí stated: 

"Tipperary Roads Policing Unit stopped this car detected speeding in Roscrea yesterday. We discovered the driver (L-Permit Holder, unaccompanied with no plates up) was also uninsured. The car was seized and court to follow."

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