Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2630Traffic offence (driving an untaxed vehicle) · Co. Cork

16-year-old caught driving untaxed tractor in Bandon, Cork

A 16-year-old was stopped by Gardaí in the Bandon area while driving a tractor that had been untaxed for 2,919 days, as part of the Christmas Road Policing campaign. The vehicle is liable to be impounded until the tax arrears, dating back to December 2016, are paid.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested31 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 16-year-old was stopped by Gardaí while driving a tractor in the Bandon area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe tractor had been untaxed for 2,919 days, just under eight years. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe tractor had not been taxed since December 2016. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe stop was made as part of the Christmas Road Policing campaign running until 6 January. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe driver was 16, the minimum age to drive a tractor provided he had a learner's permit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAn untaxed vehicle is liable to be impounded until the driver pays the tax arrears. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe Annual Agricultural tractor motor rate is €102 a year. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Dec2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Cork Gardaí nab 16-year-old on 'road trip' in tractor untaxed for 3,000 days

    Reports the specific traffic stop of a 16-year-old driving a tractor untaxed for nearly eight years in the Bandon area during the Christmas Road Policing campaign.

    suspect, 16, male