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Case No. 30936Vehicle defects; driving without valid insurance (business use) · Co. Clare · 3 Jul 2021

Vehicle seized in Shannon, Clare for trailer defects and lack of business insurance

A vehicle with a trailer was seized by Shannon Gardaí in County Clare on Saturday 3 July 2021 after the occupants were found to be offering a power washing service to locals. The trailer had damaged tyres and the vehicle's insurance did not cover business use, and proceedings were commenced.

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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe occupants were offering a power washing service to locals in the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle had a trailer full of equipment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe trailer had a number of defects including damaged tyres. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle did not have the correct insurance for business purposes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe car was seized by officers. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Shannon, County Clare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe vehicle was stopped on Saturday, 3 July 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtCourt proceedings were commenced following the seizure. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jul2021
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai stop driver offering 'washing service' to locals before seizing car

    Initial report of vehicle seizure by Shannon Gardaí for trailer defects and inadequate insurance for business purposes.

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