Cases against drivers adjourned

The first prosecutions have commenced against drivers accused of not bringing their licences to court to have penalty points recorded.

The 21 motorists, mostly men, were summonsed to appear in Dublin District Court yesterday where Judge Marie Keane asked the prosecution to clarify legal issues and she adjourned the cases.

The alleged offence is under Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002 and states the motorists failed to appear in court to produce their driving licences or learner permits after they committed motoring offences, including speeding and holding a mobile phone while driving.