They were also travelling without insurance.
Midlands Gardaí have arrested a motorist after they assaulted officers.
They were stopped by the Laois Roads Policing Unit on the M7 for driving without insurance.
The driver then assaulted members of Gardaí before fleeing the scene, where they were later found hiding in a nearby building.
Officers also discovered a large quantity of stolen property inside the motorist's car.
They were charged and have since appeared before Tullamore District, while their vehicle was also seized.