Court told MMA fighter jumped a red light, sped in and out of traffic and almost caused a collision in March 2022
Conor McGregor leaving Blanchardstown District Court on Wednesday after he received a suspended sentence, a fine and a driving ban. Photograph: IrishPhotoDesk.ieMixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has narrowly avoided jail for an “appalling” series of dangerous driving incidents in Dublin where he jumped a red light, sped in and out of traffic, and almost caused a collision.
“This is an appalling series of breaches of the road traffic rules and an appalling episode of dangerous driving,” said Judge David McHugh at Blanchardstown District Court. Olympics, Day 5 live updates: Kellie Harrington books place in semi-final, guaranteed at least bronze after victory over ValdesMcGregor was initially charged with two counts of dangerous driving at the N4/M50 interchange in Palmerstown and Lucan Road, being uninsured, having no licence and failing to produce his documents within 10 days. Gardaí further charged him with careless driving, a lesser offence, in connection with the incident.
Garda Dennis Lorden told the court he was stopped at traffic lights on the Lucan Road and observed McGregor’s car travelling in a 24-hour bus lane. He said the vehicle drove at speed through the red light.
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