When the bus eventually came to a halt, the driver explained that they had not seen the blue flashing lights or heard the sirens, as they had been preoccupied with a call on their phone.
A bus driver carrying 40 passengers who failed to stop for Naas Gardaí claimed they were unaware of being pursued because they were distracted by a phone call.
Naas Gardaí were recently conducting patrols in the area when they attempted to pull over the bus.
Despite their efforts, the driver did not stop, prompting a Garda pursuit that lasted over five kilometres.
When the bus eventually came to a halt, the driver explained that they had not seen the blue flashing lights or heard the sirens, as they had been preoccupied with a call on their phone.
The driver received three penalty points and a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice for distracted driving.
“Professional drivers have a duty to uphold the highest standards of road safety,” said a Garda spokesperson.
They added: “Distractions behind the wheel, especially mobile phone use, can have devastating consequences. What makes it even more concerning was that the vehicle was carrying 40 passengers."
Appeals For Information Continue Following Hit-And-Run In Newbridge
Kildare Faces Biggest Challenges In Relation To Family-Friendly Living
Minister Martin Heydon Speaks As Fuel Scheme Announced
Sallins Man Part Of Intercepted Global Sumud Flotilla
Fifth Arrest Made In Connection With Fatal Edenderry Fire
Kfm Obituary Announcements
Gardaí Investigating Two Incidents Of Car Damage In Athy
Fuel Support Scheme Announced, With Payments To Some Sectors Expected By June
