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Case No. 2243Driving without reasonable consideration, lack of motor tax · Co. Dublin · 25 Feb 2025

Vehicle seized and driver fined after passenger found in boot in Dublin city centre

Gardaí from the Pearse Street Roads Policing Unit pulled over a two-seat hatchback in Dublin city centre after spotting a passenger in the boot. The car was found to have no tax for 400 days, was seized, and the driver was issued a Fixed Charge Notice for driving without reasonable consideration.

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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe vehicle was a two-seat hatchback carrying a passenger in the boot. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe car had no motor tax for 400 days. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Dublin city centre. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe car was seized by Gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe motorist was issued a Fixed Charge Notice for driving without reasonable consideration. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceIf convicted in court, the driver could face a higher fine and 4 penalty points. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Feb2025
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Vehicle seized after gardai spot driver carrying passenger in boot of their car

    Reports the specific enforcement action: vehicle seized for 400 days without tax and FCPN issued for carrying a passenger in the boot of a two-seat hatchback.

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