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Gardaí seize unlicensed car from driver in Falcarragh
Gardaí from the Milford Roads Policing Unit seized a car in the Falcarragh area last night after discovering the driver was travelling unaccompanied and the vehicle displayed no L plates.
The vehicle’s National Car Test (NCT) had expired almost six months prior to the seizure, breaching road safety regulations.
A garda spokesperson warned that “never take risks when it comes to road safety,” emphasizing the importance of compliance with licensing and testing requirements.
Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Mario Spencer / Pexels.
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