Car with a number of defects seized in Longford by Gardai

A car has been seized in Longford after Gardai discovered a number of defects in the vehicle.

A motorist was stopped in the town by the Gardai's Road Policing Unit while carrying out high visibility checkpoints on Monday.

The car was taken away after a number of defects were detected and the driver also admitted to having no insurance with court proceedings expected.

Gardaí from the Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped this vehicle while carrying out high visibility checkpoints earlier today.

The vehicle was seized after a number of defects were detected and the driver also admitted to having no insurance.#KeepingPeopleSafe pic.twitter.com/HOQLGqEDRE

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) July 19, 2021