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07 Sept 2025

Banned driver caught in Donegal with fraudulent licence and 'dangerously worn' tyre

'Never take risks on the roads,' An Garda Siochana warned. 'If you decide to drive with no insurance then you will be taking a massive risk. If you decide to falsify documents then be assured that you will be found out!'

Banned driver caught in Donegal with fraudulent licence and 'dangerously worn' tyre

The front tyre of the car seized by Donegal Town gardaí

Gardaí from Donegal Town Garda Station this evening stopped a person who was banned from driving, who turned out to have a fraudulent licence and had a "dangerously worn" front tyre.

They were on patrol this evening when they observed a car being driven by someone whom they knew to be disqualified.

When stopped, the driver produced a driving licence that was suspected to be fraudulent. One of the front tyres of the car was dangerously worn. The car was seized and court proceedings will follow.

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"Never take risks on the roads," An Garda Siochana warned. "If you decide to drive with no insurance then you will be taking a massive risk. If you decide to falsify documents then be assured that you will be found out!"

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