Gardaí condemn certain vehicles using Kilkenny road
Gardaí in Kilkenny have spoken to local residents about the issue
Gardaí have warned the drivers of large vehicles (weighing more than 3.5 tonnes) to avoid using Newpark Drive in Kilkenny City as a 'rat run'.
A 'rat run' is typically a minor street used by drivers during peak periods to avoid congestion on main roads.
"We have received several complaints from residents growing impatient with the amount of large vehicles using this as a 'rat run'.
"Warnings were issued today to a dozen vehicles over a 30 minute period. Future breaking of the prohibition is likely to incur fixed charge penalties of 60 euros. One of our lads spoke to residents today, all of whom share the same frustration."