A motorist who was disqualified from driving after accumulating 12 penalty points for various offences was caught driving during his disqualification period, a recent sitting of Clonakilty District Court has heard.<\/p>\n
Garda court presenter Sergeant Tom Mulcahy told the court that Ouafi Walid, aged 32 of Copper Point, Schull, Co. Cork, was the driver of a car stopped on the R587 near Dunmanway, Co. Cork at 9.20am on April 27, 2026.<\/p>\n
When the vehicle was checked it was found to have no valid tax or NCT. The driver, Walid, was also disqualified from driving for accumulating 12 penalty points.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The court heard that although Walid had continued paying his motor insurance premiums the insurance was not valid because Walid had been disqualified from driving for six months.<\/p>\n
The court was told that Walid had no previous convictions and there were 84 days still outstanding on his disqualification period when he was stopped.<\/p>\n
Conrad Murphy, defending, said Walid had a letter from his employer, a construction firm outlining that he was a valued and reliable employee. The court was told that Walid supported his child and partner and apologised to the court.<\/p>\n
Mr Murphy said Walid had driven the car \u201cout of desperation\u201d on the day as he had been under pressure to get to work and was also dealing with a sick child at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The court was told that public transport was not a realistic option for him and he understood the seriousness of the situation he now finds himself in.<\/p>\n
Judge Andrew Cody said he would exercise his discretion as it was a first offence and would not disqualify Walid from driving as long as he reinstates his insurance. He adjourned the matter to July 21 for finalisation.<\/p>\n
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