Gardai fine tow truck operator in the Midlands

Gardai in the Midlands stopped a tow truck for being overweight recently. 

Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped a small recovery truck carrying large SUV at a checkpoint in Cappakeel.

Gardai say the vehicle was suspected to be in excess of its maximum design weight. The vehicle was taken to a local designated weigh bridge where it was found to be 300 kgs overweight.

Gardai say a €200 fine and penalty points were issued to the driver.