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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)Teen driver drove after cyclist then stole his bike, Dublin court told
A court in Dublin has heard how a 17-year-old driver drove at a cyclist who had raised his middle finger at him, then chased after him and stole his bike.
The incident happened in Clondalkin in March, reports the Irish Times.
The teenager, who has not been named, pleaded guilty at Dublin Children's Court to theft of the bicycle and to dangerous driving, including speeding.
After an incident in which it was claimed the cyclist raised his middle finger at the motorist, the youth was said to have driven behind him in an "intimidating manner."
The cyclist, who was concerned about his safety, went onto a footpath, as did the driver, who continued to follow him in his vehicle and also pursued him into a housing estate as the rider tried to get away, then stole his bike.
The court was told that the youngster, whose mother and solicitor were had the hearing with him, did not have any previous convictions.
Sentencing will take place in November to allow time for a pre-sentence probation report to be compiled.
In the Republic of Ireland, as in the UK, 17 is the minimum legal age to drive a car.
Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.
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If you can't be named because you are too young, perhaps you are too young to drive, or ride a motorbike?
Either way, this kid needs a serious ban if he drove up a pavement after him.
Interesting that one can be old enough to drive a car but not old enough to be named.
Agreed, just another example of the entitlement bias towards driving
To be fair, that isn't exactly true. I was flying aircraft solo at 17, courts will only name anyone under the age of 18 if it is in the public interest.
I'm thinking you may be suffering from persecution complex. As far as criminal law is concerned the guy is a minor and can only named once he/she turns 18. Yet you can marry at 16, sign up at 16, Yet you have to wait till your 18 to be able to vote, purchase alcohol/tobacco. Personally, if you can be treated as an adult in various areas while under 18 I don't see why your name cannot be withheld depending on the offence.