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Driver stopped for not wearing seatbelt - has no licence, insurance, NCT or tax

Their 4×4 was seized and they will appear in court.

Jan 9th 2017, 9:15 PM 51,512 Views 57 Comments

GARDAÍ IN WATERFORD city got more than they bargained for when they stopped a driver who wasn’t wearing their seatbelt.

It turned out the person in question had no driving licence, insurance, NCT or motor tax.

JEEP Source: Twitter

Gardaí said the 4×4 the person was driving was seized, and they will have to appear in court about the incident.

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