
Those who leave their car running can face a fine of up to €2,000.
A midlands motoring journalist is reminding people of the penalties of leaving a running car unattended.
Motorists who leave their car running in a bid to de-frost their vehicle will be faced with a fine of up to €2,000.
Portlaoise man Bob Flavin says at least six idle cars have been stolen in the past few days.
He says there's no deterrents for the thefts: