PSNI highlights dangers of unroadworthy vehicles after finding exhaust 'held on by phone charging cable'
The PSNI has highlighted the importance of keeping vehicles well maintained after coming across an exhaust pipe that was being held on to a vehicle’s chassis by a phone charging cable.
The latest incident has prompted police to urge anyone who is aware of a vehicle being driven in a dangerous condition to report it to them for investigation.
They revealed that local policing officers came across this latest example of an unroadworthy vehicle while they were on mobile patrol in the Maghera area and were concerned that appeared to be dangerously maintained
“The officers believed it posed a significant risk to both the driver and the general public,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
The vehicle was seized by police and later examined for road worthiness by specialist officers. During the examination, several serious defects were observed, including an exhaust pipe that was secured to the chassis by a phone charging cable.
Officers also found that structural elements of the vehicle had been dangerously bonded using DIY silicone for makeshift repairs.
A number of other serious defects were located and enquiries are still ongoing in relation to this matter.
"This most recent detection underlines the commitment of Mid Ulster police to continue to prioritise road safety in our district,” the spokesperson stressed.
"If you’re aware of someone driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition you can report it to police online using the online reporting tool via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or alternatively you can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111.”