Gardaí not trained to speed to crime scene

Many gardaí driving patrol cars cannot chase criminals or speed to an emergency because they have not had adequate driver training.

The situation has been described by the association which represents the country’s 10,500 frontline gardaí as “farcical” and “ludicrous”.

Gardaí who complete a one-day CBD1 (Competency Based Driving) course are allowed to drive patrol cars, but they have to sign a document promising not to exceed the speed limit at any time and they’re also not allowed to turn on its sirens or flashing lights.