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Clare McCarthy

Gardai set up unusual checkpoint on the way into city centre as multiple motorists caught out

Gardai were busy on Ireland's roads in recent days as they conducted multiple checkpoints across the country.

A number of motorists were found to have been contravening road safety rules and will face fines with one person arrested.

One particular multi-agency checkpoint near Waterford city included RSA, Customs Office and Social Welfare Inspectors as well as gardai.

Waterford gardai stopped two vehicles that were then seized for having no NCT or insurance.

The checkpoint also discovered a vehicle with a bald tyre that had to be replaced.

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In Co Kildare, a car was stopped for speeding while travelling at 92kph in a 60kph zone on the R449 road in Leixlip.

However, it was then discovered that the driver was disqualified and had no licence or insurance.

The driver was subsequently arrested with proceedings against them to follow.

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