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Cathal Ryan

Motorists getting NCT warned of defect that could result in whopping €5,000 fine

Motorists who are going to get their NCT soon are being urged to make sure that their vehicle is road worthy or they could receive a big fine of €5,000.

One of the most important rules of the road is the state of your vehicle, and it must be roadworthy to keep you and others same. But some motorists could land themselves a costly fine or even prison time if their vehicle is "dangerously defective", reports the Irish Mirror.

Every vehicle in the country has to undergo an NCT to make sure that it is roadworthy, sometimes people let this slip which can endanger themselves and others. According to Citizens Information, it is against the law to drive a “dangerously defective” vehicle, and doing so could land you a €5,000 fine or jail time if caught.

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