The vehicle was also found to be without tax
Gardaí in Westmeath have seized a dangerously modified car that tried to turn away from a checkpoint.
The vehicle, spotted in Mullingar last night, was found to be too low to the ground, had dangerously stretched out tyres and windows that were tinted too dark.
The car had also not been taxed for the last 1,000 days.
Court proceedings against the driver are set to follow.
Fuel Price Protest Day Four: Over 100 Stations Run Out Of Fuel
Demonstrators continue across the midlands today.
Yellow Alerts Issued For Rain And Wind Across Multiple Counties
The midlands is set to avoid of the worst of the conditions.
Westmeath Hosts Free Heart Screenings This Morning
The event takes place from Mullingar Library today.
"He Should Correct The Record" - Minister For Europe On Midlands MEP Tank Comments
Further blockades and demonstrations are expected across the Midlands today.
Offaly Wind Farm Community Scheme Closing Tomorrow
Mountlucas Wind Farm Community Gain Scheme looks to support nearby voluntary groups.
Westmeath County Council To Launch Affordable Purchase Scheme
Phase one wil open for ten homes at Coola Meadows in Kilbeggan.
Laois Road Gets Green Light For Renovation
Upgrades to the Mountmellick Road will be given the green light.
Fuel Price Protest Day Three: Government Behaviour 'Cowardly' - Offaly TD
Demonstrators will be taking action across the midlands today.
Stakeholders Gather In Midlands To Debate CAP Policy Changes
The event takes place at the Mullingar Park Hotel this evening.
Major Grants Announced For Historic Structures In The Midlands
Belvedere House will receive the highest amount across the midlands.
Laois Among Top Counties For Fuel Price Gouging Complaints
40 contacts have come from the county according to a CCPC report.
Midlands 103 Presenter Appointed Managing Partner At O’Reilly Consulting Group
Ronan Berry takes on the role at the HR Firm.
Laois Company Apply For New Developments
Castleforms Ltd in Portlaoise wants to build an insulated construction manufacturing facility.
Midlands 103 Launches 2026 Customer Service Awards
Get nominating - this year's ceremony takes place on June 8th in the Tullamore Court Hotel.
TUI Express Education Budget Concerns As Conference Wraps Up
Secretary General of the TUI, Tullamore's Michael Gillespie says it's one of a range of issues affecting teachers.
New Housing Development Proposed For Offaly Town
18 residential units are being proposed for Bracknagh.
Offaly Sees Largest Property Price Growth In The Midlands
Laois and Westmeath figures have moved steadily.
Two Men Seriously Injured In Midlands Crash
The incident took place in Longford yesterday evening.
Two Westmeath Chefs Win Culinary Competition
Pavel Mikeska of Thyme Restaurant in Athlone and Anastasiia Skurtu have won first place in the Joe Shannon Memorial Culinary Competition.
IFA Call For Stronger Farmer Supports Among Fuel Crisis
The IFA discussed a range of farmer support measures with Government from fuel support to a fodder scheme.
