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05 Sept 2025

'Ah I was only a minute' - Gardaí fine motorist caught illegally parked in disabled bay

'Ah I was only a minute' - Gardaí fine motorist caught illegally parked in disabled bay

Gardaí have fined a motorist caught illegally parked in a disabled bay in Co Kildare. 

Trainee Garda Peppard reportedly spotted the offending vehicle in the disabled bay and confirmed the driver did not have a permit. 

According to An Garda Síochána, the driver reportedly said, "Ah I was only a minute. Sure I had to use the ATM!" 

Posting about the incident on X (formerly Twitter), An Garda Síochána stated "We're afraid excuses aren't good enough". 

A fine of €150 was issued to the motorist. 

Gardaí stated, "This turned out to be a €150 more expensive of a trip." 

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