Garda Patrols

**Duracell2019** · 29-03-20, 21:57

Originally Posted by Limerickguy1

Hi just wondering since the lock down Friday. Has anyone ventured over 2Km from their home and been actually stopped by a Garda Patrol.

Been stopped by guards, when I went food shopping. I know new rule allows outside 2km for food shopping but was within 2km of home anyway.
Was on way back and explained that to the Guard. He asked to see Grocery receipt, he then checked time on receipt, again I know I didn't have to give him receipt but was happy to do so. Heard a lot of people who said they have been stopped and asked questions about why they were out, where they were going, etc. All happy to supply info, any other time they would have told guards to eff off.

**Rachel Divine** · 30-03-20, 00:25

Originally Posted by Duracell2019

Been stopped by guards, when I went food shopping. I know new rule allows outside 2km for food shopping but was within 2km of home anyway.
Was on way back and explained that to the Guard. He asked to see Grocery receipt, he then checked time on receipt, again I know I didn't have to give him receipt but was happy to do so. Heard a lot of people who said they have been stopped and asked questions about why they were out, where they were going, etc. All happy to supply info, any other time they would have told guards to eff off.

Here in Spain, if you say you were shopping police will ask for receipt as proof you are telling the truth. If you have no backup on what you say they will fine you.

**Mrbean76** · 30-03-20, 08:51

Originally Posted by Rachel Divine

Here in Spain, if you say you were shopping police will ask for receipt as proof you are telling the truth. If you have no backup on what you say they will fine you.

I'm sure the same will happen here very soon.

**knibbs** · 30-03-20, 10:12

When I go out shopping, I don't think they would ever ask me for a receipt

**fingermouse** · 30-03-20, 14:15

Yup, Im in work

**Rachel Divine** · 30-03-20, 14:44

In my opinion the police should ask and fine those who are out and about for the sake of it.

**knibbs** · 30-03-20, 15:07

Originally Posted by Rachel Divine

In my opinion the police should ask and fine those who are out and about for the sake of it.

are you suggesting Rachel that they adopt a 'Fine First Ask Questions Later' policy?

**FetishCherry** · 30-03-20, 15:10

Originally Posted by Rachel Divine

In my opinion the police should ask and fine those who are out and about for the sake of it.

I would prefer to not have to go out but last time when I tried to order online (yesterday) I find out the first slot is on 18 april to be delivered home

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**aliciasexy** · 30-03-20, 19:45

Originally Posted by Rachel Divine

In my opinion the police should ask and fine those who are out and about for the sake of it.

Any idea what should I say tomorrow in case I'm stopped?
Have to travel at 50 km outside town to pick up somebody but of course I have to give a different reason.

**FetishCherry** · 30-03-20, 15:08

Originally Posted by Rachel Divine

Here in Spain, if you say you were shopping police will ask for receipt as proof you are telling the truth. If you have no backup on what you say they will fine you.

U have the receipt once the shopping have been done but if u are on the way to the supermarket? No receipts , maybe only a GPS with the destination Tesco lol (just in case).

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