22 defects found after 33 HGVs checked during night time checkpoint operation

One lorry was impounded for having dangerous defects, and two drivers were found to be using other drivers tachograph cards at a recent checkpoint on the N7.

Naas Roads Policing Unit took part in the night time joint operation with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) where they found 27 defects during a check of 33 HGVs. 

Court proceedings are to follow.

Naas RPU conducting a joint Garda/RSA night time operation on the N7, checked 33 HGV‘s with 27 defects found. One HGV impounded for dangerous defect.
Two drivers detected using other drivers tachograph cards. Court proceedings to follow. pic.twitter.com/c5KHPVceUl

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 25, 2021