Learner driver caught twice driving unaccompanied by a qualified driver

A learner driver caught driving unaccompanied by a qualified driver had previous convictions and was summoned to appear at last week's district court.

Angela Ward (41) Norbury Woods Green, Tullamore, was observed by Garda Adrien Hughes, at Collins Lane, Tullamore on January 1 2024, she was driving on a provisional licence, a ticket was issued which she failed to pay.

On March 20, 2024, Ms Ward was stopped again at Collins Lane, this time by Garda Mark McCallon. She was driving once again unaccompanied by a qualified driver.

She failed to pay a fine.

Ms Ward had 32 previous convictions. In 2018 she had two cases of driving unaccompanied, failing to produce a driving licence, failing to wear a safety belt and no insurance.

For the offence on January 30, 2024, Judge Andrew Cody fined Ms Ward €400 and for the offence on March 20 he fined her €500 and disqualified her from driving for one year.