"Prosecution to follow" - Gardaí seize two cars in Kilkenny for NCT breaches
An Garda Síochana in Kilkenny have seized two cars locally in the past 24 hours.
An Garda Síochana in Kilkenny have seized two cars locally in the past 24 hours.
One car was deemed ‘dangerous’ in its NCT with numerous defects and was seized.
“Going no further this time. Seized. Proceedings to follow. If it's not fit for the road, it shouldn't be on it,” a garda social media post read.
Furthermore, a Kia was also seized in Urlingford.
In that case, the driver’s NCT had expired by two and a half years.
“Prosecution to follow,” a garda spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, gardaí were called into action in Kilkenny City last week.
Gardaí seized an illegal e-scooter after intercepting a student riding the vehicle on a footpath during a school safety patrol.
Members of the An Garda Síochána Kilkenny Community Policing Unit were carrying out school safety patrols on Ballybought Street in Kilkenny when they stopped the e-scooter.
According to gardaí, the e-scooter was “overpowered and dangerous” and was being ridden on the footpath by a person on their way to school.
Gardaí said the rider was also found to have no insurance, no helmet and no high-visibility jacket.
The e-scooter was subsequently seized, while Fixed Charge Penalty Notices (FCPNs) were also issued.
Kilkenny gardaí have stressed the importance of following the rules when using e-scooters, particularly around schools and other areas.
“No excuses,” Kilkenny gardaí posted to their Facebook page.