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Gardaí warn modifications dangerous and illegal after Dublin truck found with spikes

Officers say this poses a serious risk to cyclists, pedestrians and all other road users.

GARDAÍ ARE WARNING all road users that altering any vehicle is highly dangerous and illegal.

It comes after a officers came across a truck in Dublin with spikes on the wheels. Gardaí said:

Whilst the driver thought ‘It looks cool’ this poses a serious risk to cyclists, pedestrians and all other road users.

The driver of the truck was required to remove them before continuing.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who encounters a modified truck or vehicle to report the incident to gardaí.

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