Revenue has announced it has begun a major crackdown on motorists evading Vehicle Registration Tax.
The campaign, which Revenue said “will continue for some time”, will see Customs officers targeting foreign-registered cars, principally in border and urban areas.
"We maintain a focus on VRT offences throughout the year but at regular intervals we undertake 'blitz' style operations which are high visibility," said Revenue Commissioner Liam Irwin.
"The focus of this specific campaign is Irish residents illegally driving foreign registered cars. The rules are very clear and people who attempt to evade VRT will face the consequences", he warned.
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Revenue challenged 23,986 vehicles in 2008 and seized 1,589 for VRT offences.