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Over 300 Vehicles Seized In Kildare & Wicklow For Failing To Have A Valid NCT Cert

Thursday, 25 January 2024 11:37

By Eoin Beatty @EoinBeattyKfm

Gardai seized over 300 vehicles in 2023 in the region

Gardai seized over 300 vehicles across Kildare and Wicklow for failure to have valid NCT certificate in 2023.

In response to a parliamentary question by Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy, the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee confirmed that 250 vehicles were seized in Kildare, while 68 were seized in Wicklow.

Driving a car in Ireland without displaying a NCT disc is an offence, if the car is liable for testing.

Offenders can face a fixed charge fine, as well as penalty points.

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