Something to ponder if you're thinking of pimping out your work vehicle
Over 5,000 motorists fined for illegal number plates as gardaí ramp up roadside checksOver 5,000 motorists have been fined for having illegal registration plates on their vehicles in the first five months since gardaí have had enforcement powers to issue fixed charge notices for the offence.
... Reasons why vehicles can be deemed to be non-compliant include plates with custom fonts, 3D/4D designs, incorrect sizes and colours or missing the EU flag or IRL mark. Plates are also required to have a reflective white background on both the front and rear of the vehicle as well as having the county name in Irish. “Stealth” designs on plates which can evade automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems are also illegal.
Revenue officials also have powers to levy far more substantial fines of up to €5,000 to motorists found with illegal registration plates.
I presume they can't give out tickets but I wonder if this is checked at the NCT / LRA (suitability) tests?
