Detention and Custody Act, 2026

In-Game Offences and Infractions Guide
Notice: This guide is currently under development and may not yet include every section, amendment, or interpretation used by the courts.
Notice: This page is a practical guide for players and staff. It summarises offences and sentencing guidance and does not replace formal judicial interpretation.
Offence / Infraction Class Oversimplified Elements Max Custody Maximum Citation Section
Part II - Road Traffic Infractions
Exceeding the Posted Speed LimitInfractionDriving above posted speed limit.€300Section 10
Moderate SpeedingInfractionDriving 10 to 25 km/h above the permitted limit.€300Section 11
Significant SpeedingInfractionDriving 25 km/h above the permitted limit.3 minutes€800Section 12
Excessive Speed Endangering OthersOffenceSpeeding in a manner posing risk to persons or property.4 minutes€1500Section 13
Failure to Obey Traffic Light (Red Signal)InfractionProceeding through an intersection against a red signal.€200Section 14
Failure to Stop at a Stop SignInfractionFailing to bring a vehicle to complete halt at stop sign.€200Section 15
Failure to Yield at a Yield SignInfractionEntering traffic without giving way where required.€250Section 16
Ignoring No Entry SignageInfractionEntering a road where entry is prohibited.€400Section 17
Driving Against One-Way DirectionInfractionDriving contrary to designated one-way traffic.€500Section 18
Disregard of Mandatory Road MarkingsInfractionIgnoring arrows, lane markings, stop lines, or road markings.€250Section 19
Dangerous DrivingOffenceDriving in a manner creating serious risk.5 minutes€1500Section 20
Aggressive Driving BehaviourOffenceDeliberately intimidating or harassing other road users.€1500Section 21
Street RacingOffenceParticipating in unauthorised speed competition on public roads.€2000Section 22
Improper Lane ChangeInfractionChanging lanes without signalling or safety check.€200Section 23
Failure to Maintain LaneInfractionDriving across lane boundaries unnecessarily.€250Section 24
Tailgating (Unsafe Following Distance)InfractionFollowing too closely without safe stopping distance.€250Section 25
Overtaking in Prohibited AreaInfractionPassing where road markings prohibit overtaking.€450Section 26
Driving on Hard Shoulder Without CauseInfractionUsing emergency shoulder lanes without proper reason.€750Section 27
Failure to Yield Right of WayInfractionNot yielding to vehicles with legal priority.€400Section 28
Failure to Yield to Pedestrians at CrossingInfractionFailing to stop for pedestrians at marked crossings.€600Section 29
Failure to Yield to Emergency VehiclesOffenceNot moving aside when emergency lights or sirens are active.5 minutes€1200Section 30
Parking in a Fire LaneInfractionStopping or parking where emergency access is required.€600Section 31
Parking on a Pedestrian CrossingInfractionStopping within designated crossing area.€800Section 32
Double ParkingInfractionParking alongside another parked vehicle and obstructing traffic.€300Section 33
Parking on a Pedestrian PavementInfractionParking on pedestrian pavement without authorisation.€300Section 34
Failure to Signal Before TurningInfractionTurning without appropriate signal.€250Section 35
Unlawful Use of HornInfractionUsing horn without necessity.€150Section 36
Driving in Pedestrian-Only ZoneOffenceOperating vehicle in a pedestrian-restricted area.€1000Section 37
Obstructing Law Enforcement During Traffic StopOffenceFailing to comply with lawful instructions during a stop.5 minutes€1400Section 38
Failure to Stop When Directed by GardaOffenceDriver fails to stop after lawful Garda direction.5 minutes€1500Section 39
Dangerous Evasion or Pursuit DrivingAggravated OffenceDangerous driving while attempting to evade Garda.10 minutes€3500Section 40
Leaving Scene of CollisionOffenceFailing to stop/remain/provide details after collision.5 minutes€2000Section 41
Vehicle TheftOffenceDishonestly taking a vehicle without owner consent.5 minutes€1500Section 42
Unauthorised Use of Emergency Vehicle EquipmentOffenceUsing emergency lights/sirens/equipment without authority.5 minutes€2500Section 43
Part III - Crimes Against the Person
Assault Causing Minor HarmOffenceAssault causing minor bodily harm (outside lawful defence/authority).3 minutes€750Section 45
Aggravated AssaultOffenceRepeated force causing serious bodily harm.5 minutes€1800Section 46
Threats to Cause HarmOffenceThreatening injury intending another person to fear threat.€900Section 47
Threatening Display of a WeaponOffenceDisplaying weapon/object to cause fear of violence.5 minutes€2000Section 48
HarassmentOffenceCourse of conduct seriously interfering with peace/privacy.3 minutes€1500Section 49
StalkingOffenceRepeated following/watching/contact causing fear for safety.3 minutes€1500Section 50
Deprivation of LibertyOffenceRestricting another person's movement without lawful authority.6 minutes€2500Section 51
CoercionOffenceUsing threats/intimidation to compel acts against will.8 minutes€2500Section 52
Reckless EndangermentOffenceConduct creating substantial risk of injury.€1500Section 53
MurderOffenceIntentional killing or conduct known likely to cause death.6 minutes€2500Section 54
Attempted MurderOffenceAct beyond preparation with intent to cause death.4 minutes€2000Section 55
ManslaughterOffenceDeath caused by reckless conduct or unlawful act not murder.3 minutes€1500Section 56
Assault on Emergency WorkerOffenceAssaulting Garda, ambulance, or Defence Forces while on duty.6 minutes€2000Section 57
Obstruction of Emergency WorkerOffenceObstructing emergency worker performance of duties.3 minutes€1500Section 58
Murder of an Emergency WorkerAggravated OffenceMurder committed against emergency service worker.9 minutes€3500Section 59
TheftOffenceDishonest appropriation of another's property.6 minutes€2000Section 60
RobberyOffenceTheft involving force or fear of force.6 minutes€2500Section 61
Armed RobberyAggravated OffenceRobbery with weapon or imitation weapon used/threatened.12 minutes€3500Section 62
BurglaryOffenceEntering as trespasser with intent to commit offence.8 minutes€3500Section 63
ArsonOffenceIntentionally damaging property by fire.8 minutes€3500Section 64
Arson Endangering LifeAggravated OffenceArson causing substantial risk of injury or death.12 minutes€4000Section 65
KidnappingOffenceTaking/detaining another against will by force, threat, or deception.6 minutes€2500Section 66
Hostage TakingAggravated OffenceDetaining person to compel third party action using threats/leverage.12 minutes€4000Section 67
Part IV - Crimes Against Public Safety
Disorderly Conduct in a Public PlaceOffenceDisorderly behaviour causing alarm or annoyance.€600Section 69
Creating a HazardOffenceIntentionally creating hazard likely to cause injury.3 minutes€1000Section 70
False Emergency ReportOffenceKnowingly making false report requiring emergency response.3 minutes€1000Section 71
Interference with Safety BarriersOffenceRemoving/damaging/interfering with safety barriers.€1000Section 72
Entering Restricted Emergency AreaOffenceEntering emergency-restricted area without authorisation.€1000Section 73
Failure to Leave After Garda DirectionOffenceRefusing to leave area after Garda direction for public safety.3 minutes€1200Section 74
Commission of a Terrorist ActAggravated OffenceAct intended to cause death/serious harm/major damage to intimidate public or influence policy.18 minutesSection 75
Attempted Terrorist ActAggravated OffenceAct more than preparatory to committing terrorist act.15 minutesSection 76
Possession of Explosives/Hazardous Materials for Terrorist PurposesAggravated OffencePossessing explosives or hazardous substances for terrorist use.13 minutes€4000Section 77
Attack on Critical InfrastructureAggravated OffenceDamaging/interfering with critical infrastructure for terrorist purposes.15 minutesSection 78
RiotAggravated OffenceUse/threat of unlawful violence by twelve or more persons acting together.8 minutes€3000Section 79
Violent DisorderOffenceUse/threat of unlawful violence by two or more persons acting together.5 minutes€2500Section 80
Criminal DamageOffenceIntentionally or recklessly destroying/damaging another's property.3 minutes€1500Section 81
Aggravated Criminal DamageAggravated OffenceCriminal damage creating injury risk, during riot/violent disorder, or against protected heritage building.5 minutes€2500Section 82
TrespassOffenceEntering or remaining on land/property without lawful permission.3 minutes€900Section 83
Trespass with Intent to Commit an OffenceOffenceEntering as trespasser intending to commit another offence.4 minutes€1200Section 84
Unlawful AssemblyOffenceThree or more persons assemble intending violence/public disorder.5 minutes€1900Section 85
Possession of Weapon in Public PlaceOffenceCarrying weapon in public without lawful authority/reasonable excuse.5 minutes€2500Section 86
Possession of Weapon with Intent to Cause HarmOffenceCarrying weapon with intent to threaten or harm another person.7 minutes€3000Section 87
Bomb HoaxOffenceKnowingly communicating false bomb/explosive threat information.3 minutes€1000Section 89
Impersonating an Emergency WorkerOffenceFalsely claiming to be Garda, ambulance worker, or Defence Forces member.7 minutes€2500Section 90
Evading ArrestOffenceIntentionally attempting to escape or avoid lawful arrest.4 minutes€1500Section 91
Resisting ArrestOffenceIntentionally resisting or obstructing lawful arrest.4 minutes€1500Section 92
AffrayOffenceTwo or more persons use/threaten unlawful violence causing fear for safety.5 minutes€1500Section 93
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