Garda warning after 5 children under 6 found in car with no seat belts

A total of 5 children under 6 with no seat belts were being carried in a car with three adults when stopped by Gardai.

The Sligo Roads Policing Unit initially observed a car with a young toddler standing behind the driver.

After stopping the car, Gardai then discovered that there were eight occupants of the five-seater car.

The occupants included: two adult passengers holding a child each and three other toddlers - all children were under the age of six.

None of the children were in any child restraints of any kind.

Further inquiries revealed the driver is disqualified, and was displaying a false NCT disc and expired road tax.

The driver was arrested for driving while disqualified and received a number of charges including no insurance and is due to to appear in court on a future date.

The vehicle was seized, and Gardai organised the safe transportation of the family.

Gardai said: "The driver of this car recklessly endangered the lives of his entire family.

"Please, please belt up and drive safely and always ensure children are adequately secured and safe."