79 St Mel's Road, Longford
ChargesDriving without a driving licence, Driving without insurance
OutcomeBound to peace €250, disqualified from driving for 15 years
Driving ban: 180 months
Vincent Johnson (62) was caught driving without a licence or insurance on St Mel's Road, Longford on July 3rd. He was already disqualified from driving for 10 years and has 35 previous convictions, many for road traffic offences. Despite his extensive history, the judge granted him leniency due to his poor health and medical conditions, placing him on a €250 bond with a 15-year driving disqualification, with the warning that any future offence would result in custody.
Source: Longford Leader