The Revenue have commenced a major national crackdown on VRT offences. According to the press release customs checkpoints, principally in border counties and major urban areas, commenced in March in an operation which will continue for some time.

According to Commissioner Liam Irwin, the focus of this specific campaign is Irish residents illegally driving foreign registered cars.

The press release is available at http://www.revenue.ie/en/press/2009/pr-270309-vrt.html