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18 Sept 2025

'Computer Says No'- This driver loses car after gardai 'real-time alert' catches them out

Gardai in Carlow took to social media to share a recent vehicle seizure

'Computer Says No'- This driver loses car after gardai 'real-time alert' catches them out

Gardai in Carlow took to social media to share a recent vehicle seizure

Carlow gardai were able to spot a driver who had no insurance on their vehicle with a real time alert that popped up on their system.
In a recent Facebook post, gardai said: "Computer Says No - Insurance !"
"While out on mobile patrol this morning, Carlow Roads Policing Unit received a real-time alert from our on board Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. A quick scan of the registration and up popped a hit for no insurance. Vehicle was stopped shortly after and subsequently seized. Another uninsured driver removed from our roads".

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