Govt planning to outlaw ‘boy-racer’ car modifications
The Government is reportedly planning to outlaw car modifications that are much-loved by so-called "boy racers".
Reports this morning said Junior Minister for Transport Ivor Callely was planning to ban modifications like tinted windows and put a cap on engine noise as part of a reform of the National Car Test.
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