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Fined at Tullamore District Court
Fines totalling €1,000 were imposed on a man who committed a motor insurance offence because he did not have the proper driving licence.
Garda Pat McGee told Tullamore District Court that Paul Finlay (57), Daingean Road, Tullamore, had a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter van with a twin axel trailer at Clara Road, Tullamore on May 22 last.
Garda McGee said Mr Finlay did not have the licence to pull a trailer capable of carrying a specified weight.
The man's solicitor, Patrick Martin, said his client did not realise his licence did not cover him in that situation.
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Garda McGee said Mr Finlay did park the vehicle and then got someone else to collect it who had a licence.
Judge Andrew Cody imposed a fine of €750 for the insurance offence and €250 for driving without the appropriate licence.
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