Driver banned for 6 months for parking in a disabled spot

benjamin d

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/motorist-gets-six-month-ban-for-parking-in-disabled-car-space-1.3627095?mode=amp

Absolutely delighted to see this. Far too many people in this country are so bloody self-centred it beggars belief. A few harsh punishments like this will make people think twice about being so lazy and ignorant.

colm_mcm

Not the judges first time doing this, I knew who it would be before opening the link.

It is a totally disproportionate punishment compared to other driving offences - but there’s no excuse for parking in a disabled spot.

The joke here is that you’re totally at the mercy of whatever judge you get on the day, and their own personal crusades.

whomitconcerns

Seems very severe, but the accused cared so little he didn't turn up to court...fair enough in this case so

jaxxx

Delighted, although the punishment is a bit severe. Regardless there's no excuse for parking in a disabled spot when you don't have any right to.

dartboardio

Oh Ireland.
Losing more respect everyday.

I’m sorry but I can’t take a country that you have to have a tv licence and also a dog licence, seriously. It’s embarassing for me

dxhound2005

dartboardio wrote: »

Oh Ireland.
Losing more respect everyday.

I’m sorry but I can’t take a country that you have to have a tv licence and also a dog licence, seriously. It’s embarassing for me

And you don't need a licence to own a child. Madness.

colm_mcm

For what it’s worth I know of two cases where that judge lifted the relatively massive ban on appeal (6 months and 12 months)

arybvtcw0eolkf

Good enough for the selfish prick

ShamrockAir

Glad to hear

bazz26

Just from reading the article I'd put money on a driving ban not bothering or phasing that individual one bit. He didn't even bother turning up in court. Probably won't bother with insurance either.

benjamin d

colm_mcm wrote: »

For what it’s worth I know of two cases where that judge lifted the relatively massive ban on appeal (6 months and 12 months)

Ah yeah I'm sure it'll be reduced on appeal but just to get the story and the culprit's name in the national news is a good result IMO.

GreeBo

I'd guess the failure to show up helped in getting the 6 months...judges dont like you not showing up.

pleas advice

dxhound2005 wrote: »

And you don't need a licence to own a child. Madness.

Garlic, madness

Strong fixed penalties such as stiff fine of a 300 hundred euro and 3 penalty points, doubling on unsuccessful appeal is probably more appropriate for this kind of offence- otherwise, it get's a bit Daily Mail-ish.

Publicise the penalties and you'll see a lot less people using disabled spaces. Job done.

lawred2

dartboardio wrote: »

Oh Ireland.
Losing more respect everyday.

I’m sorry but I can’t take a country that you have to have a tv licence and also a dog licence, seriously. It’s embarassing for me

Wtf?

lawred2

Not turning up in court is hardly going to work out well for anyone

Amirani

Seems a bit excessive (though it was obviously a bad thing to do), but should've showed up in court or given a genuine reason why he didn't. Hard to have any sympathy with that attitude.