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Gardai hi-viz campaign Nov 2025

“But remember to dress in hi-vis”: Distracted motorist drives in cycle lane while texting, sparking criticism of “victim-blaming” police campaign; ‘E-bike’ rider steals 8ft nutcracker; Vuelta “doesn’t go well” in Pogačar’s schedule + more on the live blog

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Fri, Nov 28, 2025 09:33
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Police in Ireland stop cyclist for not having front or rear lights (Garda Traffic, Twitter)

Off-duty police officer filmed “dangerously” overtaking Irish cyclist, before flashing badge and “threatening” them, escapes prosecution but docked pay for “abuse of authority”

The officer, who allegedly spoke to the cyclist in a “discourteous manner” after the close pass, “received a temporary reduction in pay”, according to police records

Thu, Sep 12, 2024 11:49
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Garda (wikimedia commons/ CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)

Irish police officer suspended for three years cleared of wrongdoing having given unclaimed bicycle to “vulnerable and isolated” elderly man for transport during the pandemic

The garda was cleared at a disciplinary inquiry and had "significant support" from colleagues after giving the bike to a vulnerable man in a rural area who needed help getting to the shops during the Covid pandemic

Mon, Mar 11, 2024 12:34
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Garda (wikimedia commons/ CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)

Irish police officer faces disciplinary inquiry for giving unclaimed bicycle to “vulnerable and isolated” elderly man for transport during the pandemic

The garda, who reportedly has "significant support" from colleagues, was suspended for three years after giving the man living in a rural area a bike so he could get to the shops

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 17:31
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Herbert Park and Morehampton Road junctin, Dublin

Red-light jumping truck driver already disqualified from driving imprisoned for 21 months for severely injuring elderly cyclist

The driver had 33 previous convictions, including numerous road traffic offences such as drink-driving and driving without insurance before the incident in Dublin in 2021

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 17:51
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CCTV camera

Bike theft victim blames “bizarre” GDPR rules preventing security staff from revealing who the culprit is

Theft in Ireland captured on CCTV but while security staff believe they know thief, Gardai have not followed up

Tue, Aug 23, 2022 17:06
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Gardai

Cyclist fined after submitting dangerous driving video to police

He was told he had been 'cycling without reasonable consideration' in the videos he gave to gardaí

Sat, Feb 27, 2021 09:41
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Mountain bike with engine (Garda Traffic).jpg

Irish police stop DIY enthusiast riding mountain bike fitted with petrol engine

It’s not just cyclists who have been making dangerous modifications to vehicles either

Sat, Jul 22, 2017 14:49
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West Midlands Police close pass operation Mark Hodson and Steve Hudson

Ireland eyes up close pass initiative

€80 fine and three penalty points for passes of less than 1.5m

Sat, Feb 25, 2017 11:16
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Garda CPN postercrop

Gardai put helmets and hi-vis on fixed penalty poster – but they aren’t a legal requirement

Irish police accused of sending "mixed messages" as poster on new fixed penalty fines shows helmets and hi-vis - which aren't a legal requirement

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 10:54
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