Car with 'dangerous' tyres among 'numerous offences' detected at garda checkpoint

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Gardaí implore drivers to 'check your vehicle' especially in winter time

An Garda Síochana have shared shocking pictures of tyres on a car that was stopped at a checkpoint.

Wicklow South West Road Policing Units and RSA Ireland conducted a number of high visibility checkpoints throughout Wicklow during the last week of November.

Numerous offences were detected, including one vehicle with these badly damaged "dangerous" tyres.

"Please ensure that your tyres are road worthy before heading out," An Garda Síochana said on social media.

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