Police target anti-social driving and car racing in Mid Ulster

by Gráinne Connolly

Police Officers in Mid Ulster carried out road stops and checkpoints in Coalisland, Dungannon and Moy recently, following reports of anti-social behaviour and cars racing these areas. 

This was a joint operation with DVA, aimed at educating and improving on road safety. 

A spokesperson for the PSNI said:

"In total over a few hours, 31 were stopped roadside and vehicles checked by ourselves and DVA. VTG* and V1/V2s* were issued: 

• 5 x VT5 Notice Defect were issued, defects included Broken springs, faulty suspension, steering defects, power steering fluid leak, ABS light, exhaust system not fitted. Lighting and steering faults.
   
• 3 x V1/V2 Notice of Probation issued for Defective tyres, Suspension faults, insufficient springs.
   
• 2 x-Endorsable Fixed Penalty Notice for Defective Tyres
   
• 1 x Fixed Penalty Notice for No Seat Belt(back seat passenger)
   
• 3 x No MOT 
   
• 1 x One vehicle seized for using red diesel
   
• 4 x untaxed vehicles dealt with
   
• 1 x vehicles detected with No Insurance 
   
• 1 x Endorsable Fixed Penalty Notice for Using a vehicle in a dangerous condition
   
• 1 x Ticket for an Illegal VRM

"* VT5 is a legal document issued by a vehicle examiner, which lists the defects found on a vehicle at the time it was inspected.

"The vehicle must then be presented for inspection at a DVA Vehicle testing centre within 14 days for further inspection.

"**A V1/2 is an immediate prohibition when the severity of one or more defects on a vehicle is considered to be a significant road safety concern.

"Under most circumstances this will be accompanied with a V27 suspension notice which gives authority to suspend your licence or vehicle certificate until all defects are rectified."