€207,000 in fines for 16 drivers accused of not paying M50 tolls

Penalties from €100 to €30,000 were imposed in court. One van owner had been sent more than 5,000 letters demanding payment.

Sixteen motorists accused of not paying M50 tolls were hit with fines totalling €207,000 today after they failed to turn up to court.

Penalties, ranging from €100 to €30,000, were imposed by Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court.