Dublin Police Act, 1842

Persons using carriages without driver’s consent liable to a penalty.

16. Every person who shall ride upon or cause himself to be carried or drawn by any carriage within the police district, without the consent of the owner or driver thereof, shall be liable to a penalty not more than five shillings; or if a child apparently under the age of twelve years, it shall be lawful for the justice to cause such child to be detained until his parent or guardian can attend for the purpose of having such child delivered into his care; and if such parent or guardian do not so attend before the closing of the police office for the day, it shall be lawful for the justice to order such child to be discharged.