Illegal cars taken off the roads by Magherafelt police
THE PSNI in Magherfelt said C section officers dealt with a significant number of illegal vehicles and offences across yesterday.
It is part of an ongoing campaign by police to crack down on illegal motorists and their vehicles.
A spokesperson said: “Two vehicles were seized for having no insurance and both drivers were issued with 6 penalty points and a £200 fine.]
“There’s also the £150 release fee after they’ve purchased insurance for the vehicles….. and the £20 a day storage fee.
“That’s a hefty price to pay for trying to dodge paying insurance.
“We also worked alongside HM Revenue and Customs a number of vehicles were found to be running red diesel – with an on the spot £500 fine.
“We also dealt with motorists with no driving licence – free court appearance.
“No MOT – £60 on the spot fine
“Non payment of road levy – £300 fine
“Overweight vehicles – range of fines up to £200 issued
“No tachograph – £200 fine
“No operators licence – free court appearance for that with potential £1000 fine
“And a defect notice issued to a driver for defective brakes.”