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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2638Traffic offence (driving an untaxed, uninsured vehicle) · Co. Galway · 28 Dec 2024

16-year-old caught driving untaxed, uninsured tractor in Clifden, Galway

A 16-year-old was stopped by Gardaí in Clifden, Co Galway, on Saturday 28 December 2024 while driving a tractor that had been untaxed for over 300 days, with expired insurance and CVRT. The driver could face a fine and have the vehicle impounded.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested29 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver of the tractor was 16 years old. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe tax on the tractor had been expired for over 300 days. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe insurance on the tractor was expired. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe CVRT on the tractor was expired. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGardaí on patrol in Clifden spotted a tractor driving through the middle of town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe driver could face a fine and possibly have the vehicle impounded. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Dec2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai nab teenage motorist driving tractor that hadn't been taxed for 300 days

    Reports the specific incident of a 16-year-old driving an untaxed, uninsured tractor through Clifden town, with the vehicle untaxed for over 300 days.

    suspect, 16