Unlicensed driver has car seized at garda checkpoint for 'full house' of offences

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"We immediately seized the car under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act," a garda spokesperson said

An unlicensed motorist had their car seized for multiple offences at a garda checkpoint in Wicklow yesterday.

Wicklow gardaí were operating a checkpoint in Laragh on Tuesday when they discovered a motorist committing multiple crimes behind the wheel. 

The driver was found to have no license, insurance, tax or valid NCT on the vehicle.

"We immediately seized the car under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act," a garda spokesperson said.

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