1 Person Arrested During Mobility App Launch In Kildare.

Friday, 7 May 2021 10:44

Gardai also seized two cars during the app demonstration.

One person was arrested and two vehicles seized during the mobility app nationwide rollout event in Kildare yesterday

Gardai, at the launch in Ladytown, confirmed that the mobility app system is being extended to every Division in Ireland.

During a demonstration of Garda ACTIVE MOBILITY technology at a checkpoint in Naas yesterday, Gardaí arrested one person for drunk driving, seized two cars & issued 12 FCPNs issued for - no tax, no NCT, no seat belt, no L plates & 2 unaccompanied driving. #mobiltyapp #saferroads pic.twitter.com/y3E91nmSnV
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 7, 2021

The Kildare Division is among those in which the system, used by Roads Policing Units and at checkpoints, was trialled.

During a demonstration of the app, one person was arrested for drink driving.

Gardai also seized two vehicles and issued 12 batches of fines and penalty points, for lacking tax NCT, not wearing seatbelts, non-display of L-plates and to two unaccompanied learner drivers.

Kfm Radio's Ciara Noble attended the launch and spoke to Assistant Commissioner for the Eastern Region, Dave Sheehan and Garda Head of Digital Services and Innovation, Tim Willoughby - listen back here

More from Local News

Meath Bird Flu Case Prompts Warning, But Chicken And Turkey Safe To Eat, Says Agriculture Minister

Audio

After confirmed cases in Carlow and Cork, the Department of Agriculture is imposing a mandatory order for all poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors from next Monday.
One-Month Road Closure In Catherinestown To Start Next Week To Facilitate Maynooth Pipeline Works

The road will shut from the junction with the L5050 at Catherinstown to the L1015 at Kellystown from November 10th to December 6th.
Commuter Chaos On M7/N7 Renews Calls For Standby Emergency Response Team During Morning Gridlock

Minister for Public Expenditure and Infrastructure Jack Chambers said he would ask Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the Minister Of Transport to better resource the response to certain incidents.
Thousands Of Workers Could Get Tax Back In Time For Christmas, Says Financial Advisor

People can also claim on GP visits, prescriptions and rent - along with flat rate expenses for certain professions.
Tension In Fianna Fáil Over Alleged Rebel List, With Kildare TD Sean Ó Fearghaíl Labelled Part Of Old Guard

At a private parliamentary party meeting last night, Kildare South TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl said he was surprised to be described as part of an “old guard”, noting he is almost the same age as the party leader.
Exclusive: Cllr Bill Clear To Join Independent Ireland After Months Of Discussions

According to a source, Cllr Clear's decision to join the party was “common sense” because his views align with the party's "centre-right" positioning of the political spectrum.
WATCH: Car Linked To Attempted Naas Robbery Spotted In Newcastle - Gardaí Warn Public Not To Approach

Gardaí are urging the public not to approach the occupants and to contact them immediately with any information
Gardai Appeal To Public For Assistance In Attempted Burlgary At Osprey Car Park Naas

Audio

When a staff member approached, a knife was produced.