Gardaí highlight ridiculous parking offence as driver slapped with huge fine

"Have you nothing better to do, Garda?"

Gardaí have highlighted a ridiculous parking offence made by a motorist on an Irish road this week as the driver was slapped with a huge fine. Taking to Twitter/X, Gardaí showed a picture of a car parked across a disabled parking space, saying that the driver was given a €150 fine. Those who are caught illegally parking in a disabled space without a valid card on show will be fined €150, which can increase to €225 if not paid within 28 days.

"Ah sure I'd have moved if someone needed the spot. Have you nothing better to do, Garda?"

We'd have a bit less to do if people didn't park in disabled parking bays without a permit. This driver was issued a €150 fine.#SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/vJY8kLYy5Q — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 3, 2024

Gardaí highlight ridiculous parking offence on Irish road

Gardaí posted a picture of the vehicle in question on Twitter saying: "'Ah sure I'd have moved if someone needed the spot. Have you nothing better to do, Garda?' "We'd have a bit less to do if people didn't park in disabled parking bays without a permit. This driver was issued a €150 fine." Many replied to the post agreeing with the Gardaí, with some saying that the fine should be increased for those caught parking in disabled spots without a valid card. "Fines need to be doubled for disabled bay parking..." said one commenter. Another said: "The car should have been towed away and a 1000 euro fine to recover it." A third person said: "Greater deterrents and heavier fines need to be introduced to combat illegal parking in disabled bays. Witnessing this on a daily basis, mostly unchecked. Well Done."

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