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BBC News By Chris Morris image copyrightGetty Images Lorry drivers are being allowed to spend a bit more time on the road over the next few weeks as the government tries to respond to industry warnings of a looming crisis in the supply chain. The haulage industry says it is struggling to find enough heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers to keep the economy moving. HGVs transport just about everything around the country. But thanks to a combination of Covid, Brexit and other factors, there aren't enough drivers to meet demand. How serious has the problem become? Based on a survey of its membe...

Several L-drivers have cars seized off the road by Kildare Gardaí 21 Jan 2021 ');  '); Roads Policing Unit Naas on Operation Fanacht accompanied by the Road Safety Authority mounted checkpoints in the Monasterevin and Kilcock areas this week.  A total of five vehicles were seized and towed away.  Four of these vehicles were seized from Unaccompanied Learner Permit holders with No L Plates Displayed. Each vehicle owner must pay a towing fee of €125 per day as well as Fixed Charge Penalty Notices totaling €140. In addition, two penalty points will also be added to each driving licence.�...