Gardaí saw unlicensed motorist driving erratically in Waterford city
Waterford Courthouse.
A 34-year-old man was caught without a licence after Gardaí saw him driving 'erratically'.
Cormac Murphy, of 435 St. John's Park, was seen driving a Ford Transit van on Ashe Road, Waterford city, on October 20 last year.
After being stopped, Gardaí learned that he had no licence or insurance.
He was subsequently charged with both driving without a licence and driving without insurance.
In Waterford District Court, solicitor Ken Cunningham said Murphy worked on a trawler off the coast of Kerry and had to travel overnight to attend court in time.
Murphy has eight previous convictions and was disqualified from driving in 2023.
Judge John Cheatle issued a €300 fine to be paid within five months. He also handed down a two-year disqualification.
