Garda checkpoints

They focus on vehicle tax evasion, road traffic or road safety irregularities, Revenue Customs irregularities, or suspected social welfare fraud. The timing and ...

"MAVCs are set up by An Garda Síochana and planned in consultation with other participating agencies including this Department, Revenue and Customs. They focus on vehicle tax evasion, road traffic or road safety irregularities, Revenue Customs irregularities, or suspected social welfare fraud. People working in "commercial vehicles, haulage and taxis " are the main focus of these targeted operations. These MAVCs have been a feature of the Department’s control strategy for a number of years.