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06 Sept 2025

Kilkenny gardaí warn public over 'no go' zone after recent incidents

An Garda Síochana have an important message for drivers in Kilkenny

Kilkenny gardaí warn public over 'no go' zones after recent incidents

An Garda Síochána (File Photo)

Gardaí in Kilkenny have issued a warning to local drivers who drive over hatch markings (which they have referred to as 'no go' zones) to overtake.

"Using those stripy lines of a hatch marking to make an overtake is a badly hatched plan," a garda spokesperson said after stopping two motorists recently for the offence.

"The drivers of this BMW and Mercedes (pictures above - click '>' or 'NEXT' for next pic) received fixed charge notices for their troubles.

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"Hatch markings are a no go zone and not for sneaky overtakes!"

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