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05 Sept 2025

Fine and penalty points for motorist in Kildare with 'dangerously defective' tire

The motorist was stopped by gardaí on patrol near the Curragh, Co. Kildare

Fine and penalty points for motorist in Kildare with 'dangerously defective' tire

A motorist travelling through Kildare was issued with penalty points and fined for driving on a 'dangerously defective' tire.

Gardaí on patrol near the Curragh, Co. Kildare were checking out cars when they came across a "dangerously defective front tyre on quite a high-powered car."

"It's an offence to drive with a defective or worn tyre, and carries an €80 fine and 2 penalty points," An Garda Síochána stated in an online post sharing the story.

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