Vehicle seized in Mayo due to its dangerous condition

Members of the Mayo Roads Policing Unit on patrol yesterday has their attention by the condition of a vehicle.

After examination the rear tyre was found to be in an extremely poor condition.

The back left brake had been cut off where a vice grips had been clamped to the brake line.

A garda spokesperson said: "The result would be no working brake to that wheel."

Tax had also expired on the vehicle, which was seized for further technical examination."

The spokesperson added: "Motorists are reminded of the importance of keeping their tyres and vehicle in road worthy condition to avoid compromising their safely and other road users safety."